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- Neuralink is facing claims that monkeys implanted with its chips suffered painful deaths.
Elon Musk said Neuralink could help make Luke Skywalker's robotic hand a reality, amid claims that monkeys implanted with the company's brain chip suffered gruesome and painful deaths.
In a post on X after Neuralink announced recruitment for its first human clinical trials, Musk suggested that Neuralink's brain-interface implant could be combined with technology from Tesla's Optimus robot to produce Star Wars-style robotic limbs.
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Tesla's Optimus robot, meanwhile, was unveiled in a demonstration at its AI day last year.
Musk's comments came as Neuralink faced fresh controversy over the deaths of macaque monkeys implanted with the company's brain chip.
In a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine said Musk had misled investors by saying no monkeys died as a direct result of the implant, and that Neuralink only used terminally-ill animals in its trials.
The letter, first reported by Wired, cited veterinary records that showed monkeys implanted with the chip experienced extreme pain and symptoms including bloody diarrhea, paralysis, and brain swelling.
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However, a pyrethrin spray is effective at killing wasps.
What kills wasp the fastest?
Use soap and water
Mix two tablespoons of dish soap into a spray bottle of water and spray it on the nests. The mixture will clog the wasps' breathing pores and kill them instantly.
Does vinegar kill wasps instantly?
Their love for sugar will attract wasps to the mixture and trap them inside the bottle. The apple cider vinegar and dish soap solution will dissolve their coating and kill them within minutes.
What household items kill wasps?
The fact is, ordinary liquid soap in a spray bottle works as well as anything I've ever tried when it comes to dropping and killing wasps around the house.
What spray instantly kills wasps?
Raid Wasp Spray
It is fast-acting, killing insects in seconds. Its residual action kills any stubborn insect that is daring enough to return to the nest.
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What happens if you spray a wasp with vinegar?
The mixture will not kill the wasps, but the scent will drive them away from the area temporarily.
What do wasps hate?
What scent or smell keeps wasps away? Wasps have a strong sense of smell and dislike certain plants like peppermint, spearmint, basil, eucalyptus, cloves, geranium, thyme, citronella, bay leaves, and lemongrass. They are also repelled by vinegar, cinnamon, coffee grounds, and sliced cucumber.
How do you kill a wasp without getting stung?
How To Kill a Wasp in Your House (Without Getting Stung)
- Chemical Spray: The easiest solution is to simply use a wasp-killing spray available in most grocery stores. ...
- Windex: Another chemical option – although one that is much less toxic to humans and available all around the home – is Windex.
Does killing a wasp attract more?
Killing a wasp also releases pheromones that will attract other wasps nearby. Instead, calmly trap the wasp under a glass, so it can't return to the nest and tell the others where to find your food.
How fast does soapy water kill wasps?
Soap & Water
Mix 2 tablespoons of dish soap in a spray bottle and fill with water. The soap will clog their spiracles, the pores that they breathe through, and will kill them almost immediately.
Does Salt Kill wasps?
A: Short answer: No. Long Answer: It'll stun them but it won't take them down completely.
What smells will keep wasps away?
Research has shown that a combination of clove, geranium and lemon grass essential oils effectively repels wasps. You can combine several drops of each oil in soapy water then transferring it to a spray bottle.
How do you keep wasps from coming back?
How to prevent wasp nests
- Remove sources of food from around your porch. ...
- Keep doors and windows shut. ...
- Place wasp-repelling plants around your home and porch. ...
- Check for nests. ...
- Seal garbage cans and cover compost piles. ...
- Pick up trash. ...
- Cover any holes on the ground. ...
- Yellow jackets.
Is there a poison bait for wasps?
Vespex is a protein based bait specifically formulated to target wasps. It is not attractive to bees. It has very low toxicity for birds and mammals, including people.
What gets rid of wasps outside?
According to a study in the journal of pest management science in 2013, peppermint oil is almost guaranteed to keep wasps away. Add a few drops of oil to tissues or cotton wool balls and place them around the garden in spaces between the decking, porch roofs, sheds and any other gaps were wasps can congregate.
What kills Yellow Jackets instantly?
Dry ice. To kill wasps on contact, purchase some dry ice and dump it into a ground nest. Quickly cover the entry and exit holes with dirt.
Will a wasp chase you?
Wasps and yellow jackets will chase you when they feel their nests are in danger. They step up their defense and will do anything necessary to remove the threat from the vicinity of the nest or to escape – including stinging you.
Do wasps remember you?
Experiment suggests social wasps evolved an efficient facial recognition system. Golden paper wasps have demanding social lives. To keep track of who's who in a complex pecking order, they have to recognize and remember many individual faces.
Will a wasp sting you for no reason?
Wasps very rarely sting for no reason. Most often, they'll resort to plunging their venomous stinger into human flesh because they feel threatened. This happens when people (sometimes even unknowingly) get too close to a nest.
Can you kill wasps at night?
Since wasps are least active at night, that's the best time to spray a wasp nest.
How many times can a wasp sting you before it dies?
Unlike bees, wasps do not die after they sting someone. In fact, they can sting multiple people, multiple times during their lifetime.
What happens if you kill a queen wasp?
If it happens that you've killed the queen wasp and you're wondering what happens when you kill the queen wasp, the answer is that the colony continues. If the nest has already been built, and the colony exists, killing the queen wasp won't really offer a solution to a wasp problem.
What is the natural enemy of wasps?
Insects, mammals, birds, and reptiles eat wasps. Insects like beetles, centipedes, dragonflies, hoverflies, spiders, moths, robber flies, and praying mantis eat wasps.
What color are wasps afraid of?
For best results, wear white. This lack of color will typically make bees and wasps leave you alone. In fact, the next time you see a beekeeper, you'll know exactly why the outfit is white.
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Soroptimists to serve strawberry shortcakes at New Seasons Market this weekend
Several members of Soroptimist International of Camas/Washougal plan to serve strawberry shortcakes this weekend, to help raise money for domestic violence prevention programs.
The fundraising effort will occur Saturday and Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m. The desserts will feature freshly made New Seasons Market shortcake, covered with strawberries and topped with organic whipped cream. The shortcakes will cost $4 each.
Proceeds will be divided among several domestic violence shelters, including the Bradley-Angle House, Clackamas Women and Children’s Services, Domestic Violence Resource Center, Raphael House of Portland, the Salvation Army West Women’s Shelter, the YWCA-Yolanda House and the YWCA Clark County SafeChoice Shelter.
The participating New Seasons locations include the market at Fisher’s Landing Marketplace, 2100 S.E. 164th Ave., Vancouver. For more information, call 760-5005 or visit www.newseasonsmarket.com.
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Around one in eight working-age people across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will be hit by the £20-a-week cut to Universal Credit as the Government is set to remove the benefit boost.
Anti-poverty charity the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) says Boris Johnson is “abandoning millions to hunger and hardship” by ending the uplift as families face a looming cost of living crisis.
Across the county area, 67,507 people were claiming Universal Credit (UC) on August 12 - the latest Department for Work and Pensions figures show.
That’s 13% of the people aged between 16 and 64 in the area, according to the latest Office for National Statistics population estimates - around one in eight people in the age group.
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That was roughly the same as the average of 14% across Britain as a whole.
The figures include some claimants who did not receive any money that month as it is not possible to exclude these cases.
The number of claimants in Cambridgeshire in August was well over double the 29,482 people on the benefit in February 2020 - the last full month before the Covid-19 pandemic sent demand for help soaring.
In August 2019, 22,546 people in the area were claiming the benefit.
The £20 weekly uplift to UC was introduced in March 2020 to help tackle hardship caused by the pandemic, but is officially due to end on Wednesday, October 6.
The increase also applies to Work Tax Credits, though local figures on the number of individuals claiming WTC are not available.
But analysis by JRF found that 18% of working-age families across Cambridgeshire would be affected by the reduction to both types of benefit.
The figure rose to 34% when only including working-age families with children, according to the charity’s research.
The Government has repeatedly stressed that the weekly increase was only ever a temporary measure.
But others argue it showed the level of support provided by benefits was inadequate before the pandemic due to years of austerity.
Voices from across the political spectrum have called for the increase to be made permanent, as the wind-up of other support such as the furlough scheme means even more people may need help.
Many families also face rising energy bills, higher inflation affecting the cost of living, and next year’s planned increase to National Insurance payments.
Across Britain, nearly six million people were on UC in August - just over double the number in February 2020 and higher still than in August 2019.
Katie Schmuecker, deputy director of policy and partnerships at JRF, said: “The Prime Minister is abandoning millions to hunger and hardship with his eyes wide open.
“The biggest ever overnight cut to social security flies in the face of the Government’s mission to unite and level up our country.
“When the increase to UC was introduced, the Chancellor said it was to “strengthen the safety net” – a tacit admission a decade of cuts and freezes had left our social security lifeline to wear thin and threadbare for families in and out of work relying on it.
“This planned cut would reverse the progress made and leave it wholly inadequate.
“People’s bills won’t get £87-a-month cheaper from Wednesday and families are already anxious about how they will get through a looming cost of living crisis.
“This decision is set to plunge half a million people into poverty and shows a total disregard for the consequences.”
A Government spokesperson said: “We’ve always been clear that the uplift to Universal Credit was temporary.
“It was designed to help claimants through the economic shock and financial disruption of the toughest stages of the pandemic, and it has done so.
“Universal Credit will continue to provide vital support for those both in and out of work and it’s right that the Government should focus on our Plan for Jobs, supporting people back into work and supporting those already employed to progress and earn more.”
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TikTok, the social media platform devoted exclusively to creating, sharing and watching video content, can be put to use by savvy pizzerias.
What makes the content especially delightful to users is the way these videos are presented. Think of unfiltered content made for and by real everyday people, not just influencers and celebrities. Creating a genuine experience for the user, it emphasizes fun over perfection and attainable to all.
TikTok’s demographics have grown beyond the platform’s early days of popularity with generation Z. Today TikTok fans include millennials and generation X. Statista recently reported a quarter of users are between 10 and 19, while 22.4 per cent are 20 to 29 years old, 21.7 per cent are ages 30-39, and 20.3 per cent are in the 40-49 age group.
By using TikTok you can not only entertain customers but increase your sales and revenue. That may attest to the over five million small businesses that use TikTok daily to showcase their unique brand.
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Seeing food on TikTok makes people both curious and hungry. An August 2021 study by MGH reported that 36 per cent of TikTok users have visited or ordered food after seeing a video about a restaurant. Additionally, 65 per cent of TikTok creators who regularly make, and post content were most likely to order food they saw in TikTok restaurant videos. This illustrates how much TikTok influences offline behaviour.
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The best way to understand how to create successful video content for your pizzeria is to follow other brands. What are these businesses doing to reach audiences? Then, start showcasing your own brand and products.
To make your videos stand out TikTok allows you to add filters, voiceovers, sound effects, background music and stickers. The goal is to make something unique while also getting your brand messaging out.
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Your audience is curious about your brand. Make a video about how your business started and what it has to offer. Introduce your community to your team with videos about your chef or longtime staff members. This will make customers feel like they know you and your team better.
Another fun idea is to share a recipe in the form of a short cooking class. Of course, customers will love videos featuring your food. This is especially useful if you are introducing a new type of pizza or a new dessert to your menu.
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All your marketing efforts can fall flat if the right customer doesn’t see your video at the right time. Enter TikTok Ad Manager. Running ads and managing paid campaigns is affordable and easy to do using this feature. Here you can create brand awareness that ultimately leads to sales. Target the audience you want to reach through Custom Audiences. Select things like demographics, interests and behaviours to streamline your advertising campaigns.
Designing ads is the fun part. Upload videos you have already created or start filming a brand new one. TikTok gives you the tools you need to succeed. See samples of top ads, learn best practices and explore trends. There are even 100 customizable ready-to-use video templates so you don’t need to be a pro.
Drive customers straight to your website by adding your Display Name, Text, Call to Action (CTA) and URL. The website page you decide to send them to can vary from the reservations page to the takeout menu page. A tip here is to add a clickable phone icon to your website so that when customers reach these pages via cellphone, they can simply click to call.
During COVID-19 some savvy pizzerias and Italian restaurants started selling merchandise such as olive oil and t-shirts. Use TikTok Ad Manager to bring clients to your merchandise page to buy these items too.
Be sure to set a spending budget. This can be altered or stopped easily at any time. Use your TikTok dashboard to track successful ads and campaigns through analytics and performance. Know what works and where to place your cash.
Customers also love free stuff. Think of incorporating giveaways into your videos such as free menu items or gift certificates. Get your customers involved by creating a #hashtag.
Last year, Pizza Hut announced a contest called #ForYouPizza Challenge. The company invited people to share their favourite pizza recipes including dough, sauce and three toppings for the $10 Tastemaker pizza. The winner was featured in Pizza Hut menus nationwide and won $2,500. Other prizes included free pizzas for 20 additional participants totalling over $10,000.
When researching places to eat customers not only read reviews but watch reviews as well. Encourage your customers to review your food on TikTok. Positive testimonials can raise the profile of any restaurant.
Frankenson’s, a pizzeria in Las Vegas, went viral on TikTok when food reviewer Keith Lee posted a video review in early 2023. Frank Steele, who had opened the pizzeria only four months prior, was struggling to bring customers in. Lee, who has a huge eight million followers on TikTok, happened upon the pizzeria and made a video of himself eating various menu options and praising the taste. The appeal of Lee’s videos is his comedic review style.
After Lee left the restaurant, Steele didn’t give the video much thought, but two hours later his telephone was ringing off the hook. In two days, he sold more food than he had in total since he opened. In fact, the owner had to turn some of the hungry crowd away.
As TikTok continues to gain followers, opening to a new demographic and adding new features, the company is becoming one of the top social media platforms. TikTok is fun. It’s not meant to be serious, so just enjoy it. See how your business can benefit by using this engaging platform. | CP
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Pope Francis has appointed Slovenian Vatican diplomat Ivan Zurkovic as his new ambassador to Canada. The Vatican announced this on Saturday. Churches in Canada have been under pressure after the bodies of 215 children were found.
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political parties were born. Lacking organizational structures, experienced
members, or programs, many parties struggle to perform basic democratic functions.
To help new parties overcome these difficulties, the transatlantic aid community
provides finances, material aid, training, and consulting, similar to Eastern
Europe in the 1990s. However, they are forced to choose between working with
or without some political parties, which may flout democratic principles and
In Egypt for example, Mubarak's National Democratic Party or the Islamist Muslim
Brotherhood may be excluded. Hence, aid providers set a precedent for partisanship.
How can external aid providers know the future range of popular preferences
in former authoritarian systems? In any event, is excluding recipients inherently
As aid providers begin assisting new parties in the Middle East, with whom should
they work? Is excluding some parties in the name of democracy justified? If
so, on what grounds? What do you think?
Joksic and Marlene
For more information see:
Spoerri, Marlene (2010) "Crossing the line: partisan party assistance in
post-Miloševic Serbia," Democratization, 17: 6, 1108 - 1131
Carothers, Thomas (2007) Confronting the Weakest Link: Aiding Political Parties
in New Democracies. Washington, DC: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Burnell, Peter (2004) Building Better Democracy: Why Parties Matter. London:
Westminster Foundation for Democracy.
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Caravan vs camper trailer vs motorhome - how to choose the right one for you
In a country as expansive, varied and as beautiful as Australia, there is no better way to explore it than by road. From the endless coastlines to the stark red deserts, Australia’s natural beauty is best enjoyed close-up.
Not too close, mind you, if we can bring a little bit of comfort – some insulation between we and the extremities, we’ll be all the better for it, and there’s nothing better than a good caravan, motorhome or camper trailer to provide it. But the how to choose a caravan, motorhome or camper trailer is often the hardest part, especially if you’ve not had much experience with any of them. So, to help you make the best decision, here’s a rundown of what each is good at, features and costs, so you can plan the best way to travel Australia in your own situation.
For most people, a caravan of some description is the ideal holiday accommodation, and there’s no shortage of choice. In fact, there are over 100 manufacturers represented in Australia, some so big they make thousands of units a year which sell all over the world and others so small they might only run out a dozen bespoke units in 12 months.
Caravans are generally lumped into two categories. Pop-tops, with a lifting roof section, is a design popularised during the fuel crisis of the 1970s to reduce wind resistance while the full caravan, with solid walls all the way to the roof is the more traditional style. The main benefit of a full caravan is that there’s no set-up at camp, you just reverse into camp and unlock the door. The overhead cabinets are also higher, often just above eye-height, so it feels bigger, too.
These days, most caravans are fitted with a double bed (often with an option for two singles), an extensive kitchen (which includes a stove, large fridge, range hood, microwave and plenty of storage space), a comfortable dinette/lounge area and a shower and toilet of some description. In the larger caravans the bathroom (often called an ensuite) has a separate area for the shower and toilet while smaller caravans might combine the two into a smaller space, the effect being that your toilet seat gets wet when you wash. On road caravans can be had from as little as $35,000 new, for a small simple example up to six-figure territory if you want a long one with the lot.
If you want to go off-road in your caravan you will have to buy one made specifically for the purpose. If it’s just light off-road work (some dirt roads into a national park, a well-maintained dirt highway) many companies offer an outback-ready upgrade which usually adds ground clearance, a heavier chassis, all-terrain tyres and checker plate sides. The more dedicated off-road caravans are built from the ground up with rough-road travel in mind, and will have stronger cabinetry, sophisticated suspension systems and often, off-road caravans are all the company builds. Off road caravans often add between $5,000 to $20,000 of cost to the price of a similarly equipped on-road version.
A caravan shouldn’t be hard to tow, but remember that the longer and heavier it is, the more stress is will put on your vehicle, your fuel economy and even your energy when driving. There’s value in opting for a smaller caravan if you can sacrifice just a small amount of comfort.
I want to get this straight, right up. In almost every equation a motorhome is the superior mode of mobile accommodation. As a general rule, they are built to a higher standard, have more luxurious interiors, cost less to travel with, don’t have any of the hassles of towing, are more self-sufficient and reversing them into a campsite is easy-peasy. But, and this is a massive but, if you want to leave camp to go exploring (or just forgot to get milk), you have to pack up camp to go exploring. Every time.
Most people buy a motorhome because they’re either sick of towing, or reluctant to do so. Motorhomes come in all different shapes and sizes and all different abilities. You can buy a motorhome that’ll survive a zombie apocalypse or another that will comfortably potter around seaside villages as you read a book under its awning. How to choose a motorhome that’s right for you will depend on your idea of comfort and your budget.
The most basic motorhome is a simple van, most commonly a Toyota Hiace or Volkswagen Transporter, on the smaller scale, or Fiat Ducato, Iveco Daily and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter on the larger side, transformed into cosy little homes on wheels. Most commonly they have a bed across the back which often converts into a lounge or dining area and a small, basic kitchen behind the driver’s and passenger’s seats, with clever storage solutions built in every other space. The larger or more upmarket versions might also feature a toilet and shower, more sophisticated shower and potentially even features like central heating or air-conditioning. For the smaller vans, expect to pay around $70,000 to $100,000 new, while the larger vans begin at around $100,000. Second hand, campervans keep their value quite well, but there are bargains everywhere.
The more conventional motorhome is a coach-built marvel of modern comfort. Often based on small commercial trucks, motorhome builders construct their own bodies and plonk them on the back. In the olden days, these might have been little more than a glorified caravan bolted to a tray, but today modern motorhome builders use advanced materials and construction techniques to build the box. Today, even the most basic motorhomes are fitted with toilets, grey water tanks, showers, air conditioning, large beds and extensive kitchens. They most common length is around 20 to 24 feet, but much longer versions are easily had. Expect to pay upwards of $130,000 for a motorhome of this type, new.
If you want to look at something even more extravagant and have hundreds of thousands of dollars to spend, there are products for you too. Larger truck or bus based motorhomes are niche, but certainly not in short supply. Models with small car garages, large expanding sections and multiple living spaces are easily had, some built in Australia, others imported from Europe or the United States.
For those that value versatility, adaptability or don’t want to spend all the inheritance, a camper trailer is an excellent option. Most, these days, are off-road ready, feature a kitchen, varied storage spaces and can be optioned to the wazoo to completely suit your needs. Like Mexican food, there are a few different ways that a camper trailer can fold up, but they’ve all got essentially the same ingredients, which can make the question of how to choose a camper trailer a little difficult.
They’re a great choice for families or those with smaller capacity tow cars.
The most basic camper trailers are little more than a box-trailer with a tent bolted to the top and a few different storage options fitted. Commonly referred to as soft-floor campers, because the tent section folds out onto the ground, most of the trailers in the lower price brackets are imported from factories in China, and like anything, there are good and bad examples – price is usually the best indicator. These trailers can be as cheap as your first car was or as expensive as the one you’re dreaming about, depending on features, country of manufacture and off-road ability.
Hard-floor campers are those with a fold over lid that becomes the floor or bed base, from a hinged section on either the rear, front or side. Traditional hard-floor campers fold backwards and the lid becomes the floor, while those with a hinged section on the front or the side usually have a bed strapped to the underside of the lid and the space contained within the trailer walls is usually a comfortable living area with wraparound lounge (that may or may not convert into a bed) a possibly a simple kitchen. Hard floor campers start at around $15,000 and can cost as much as a block of land in Hobart.
Almost exclusively, the kitchen, shower areas (if fitted) and any other modern luxuries are fitted to the outside of the trailer or pull out so they can be used under the awning. Camper trailers are the kings of outdoor living and with a good awning and decent camp chairs, it can be as comfortable as any other RV accommodation, even if it takes a few extra minutes to set up.
For those that want the comforts of a caravan (indoor kitchen, big beds, indoor living comforts, the wind-up roof campers that have been popularised by Jayco, are a great choice. Available in on-road or off-road variations from a number of different companies, these are the closest thing to a caravan, but without the towing bulk or price tag. They’re a great choice for families or those with smaller capacity tow cars.
Increasingly there’s a small trend to trailers that are less camper and more storage. Be that for big-boys’ toys like motorbikes and tinnies, or muscle powered amusements like bikes, kayaks or surfboards, there’s a growing range of trailers that have great kitchens, heaps of storage space but just a simple roof-top tent as accommodation. These are really well suited to more rugged adventures where the destination is just the beginning. Expect to pay at least $10,000 if its fitted with a tent of any description.
Where to next?
Now that you’ve made up your mind on a travel companion, here’s some of the places you should probably plan to visit. None will leave you disappointed.
Victoria – The High Country
Whether you want to take the bitumen route along the B500 (the Great Alpine Way) or the more rugged off-road trips through the wilds of the Victorian High Country, there’s something for everyone in the mountains. Great camping, excellent fishing and even skiing, walking and white-water rafting await.
New South Wales – The Mid-North Coast
Between Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour there’s an almost endless choice of experience for the camper. Tiny coastal towns stunning beaches are all linked by the network of bitumen roads, for those in on-road based rigs, while nearly all of the beaches can be driven on between towns, creating a very long off-road route for the more adventurous.
Queensland – Rainbow Beach
A coastal playground that’s attractive to every sort of camper, there’s wonderful camping that’s two-wheel drive accessible, four-wheel drive accessible and even café accessible. Swim, surf, fish or just read a book on the sand, there’s something for everyone.
Northern Territory – Kakadu
Of the two hallmark NT destinations, Kakadu just tops Uluru for sheer wonder. Not only is it closer to Darwin than Uluru is to Alice Springs, there’s more to do, more budget camping options and the fishing is far better. Choose from off-road campsites next to remote billabongs or well-defined campsites near aboriginal rock-art galleries.
Western Australia – The South West Capes
Don’t underestimate how big Western Australia is, even just exploring a small part of it in the south west. Taking in Margaret River, Cape Leeuwin and even Albany and Esperance, the capes have incredible landscapes, almost limitless camping options and spectacular beaches.
South Australia – The Eyre Peninsula
One of the most stunning coastal stretches in Australia, it varies between calm waters where oysters grow almost to the size of plastic clam shells, to seemingly endless ocean cliffs that are pounded relentlessly by the Southern Ocean. With a mild climate and excellent camping, this is a highlight of South Aus.
Tasmania – The East Coast
Between Orford in the south and St Helens in the north, the Tassie east coast is wildly varied. Take in the wonder of Frecinet National Par, have little penguins waddle past at Bicheno and swim in crystal clear waters off Bay of Fires all while camping in the most charming little towns and campsites along the way. | <urn:uuid:ddc91e14-ea07-4156-ab2a-bc1176c21144> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.carsguide.com.au/adventure/advice/caravan-vs-camper-trailer-vs-motorhome-the-right-one-for-you-69107 | 2024-04-24T03:14:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.943825 | 2,659 |
Denver Newsroom, Mar 22, 2022 / 16:23 pm
The governor of Indiana has vetoed a bill aiming to prohibit the participation of males in K-12 girl’s sports, saying it “leaves too many unanswered questions.”
The bill would have explicitly outlawed the participation of biological males on sports teams reserved for girls, below the collegiate level. Students or parents would have been allowed to sue the school for violations of the law.
Republican Governor Eric Holcomb explained in a March 21 letter why he vetoed the bill, saying he feared the bill would invite litigation, and that it implies that there is an existing problem in K-12 sports in Indiana that requires government intervention, and that there is a lack of fairness in female sports in Indiana.
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Search all FDA released documents on past 510(k) approvals to determine information on predicates.
Searching through FDA's 510(K) database allows you to search through specific fields but what if you want to search for information within published approval letters and summaries.
Using the Cedience platform first identify the 510K exoskeleton approvals with a simple keyword search. Then enter your question about these products
In this case the question asked was,
What are the main differences between keeogo and its predicate device?
Apply the following filters filters to search all FDA 510(k) documents (1) Database > FDA - CDRH 510K
Identify relevant products/documents by typing in a keyword (ex: exoskeleton)
Enter your question or request in the intelligent search field and click Search (ex: what are the main differences between keeogo and its predicate device?)
Review the answer and provided references
Here's the answer Cedience's intelligent search returns:
The Keeogo Dermoskeleton System fits orthotically on the user's waist, thigh, and shin, while the Honda Walking Assist Device fits orthotically on the user's waist and thigh. |
The Keeogo system defines the necessary physical characteristics of the patient population in terms of minimum hip and knee strength, while the Honda system describes the patient characteristics in terms of minimum gait speed. |
The Keeogo system is intended to assist ambulatory function in rehabilitation settings under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional for individuals with stroke who have gait deficits and sufficient hip and knee strength. The Honda system is intended to assist ambulatory function in rehabilitation institutes under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional for individuals with stroke who have gait deficits and exhibit gait speeds of at least 0.4m/s and are able to walk at least 10 meters with assistance from a maximum of one person. |
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Teaching Old Insurance Platforms New Automation Tricks
14 July 2016
In this webinar, they discussed opportunities for improving insurance operations by leveraging advanced technologies and greater automation. Insurers are increasingly under pressure to react more quickly, reduce costs and leakages, improve claims processing and service experience. At the same time, insurers desire to be more digital and communicate through a variety of channels in newer ways.
Also discussed was the need for balancing responsiveness and speed to market with these initiatives, the costs to deploy and the longevity of the solution.
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A decent push of late migrants arrived at the CF
overnight--highlighted by a singing MOURNING WARBLER.
It was in the
area of the big Willow (along the main path but on the BH Pond side) It
was singing occasionally.
I first saw it just after 8AM, and I saw it
again (not singing) at 10:40AM. This is the same spot where a Mourning
lingered last year for about 4 days.
Click "Continue reading ... " for the rest of Rob's report.
After a bit of a glitch, you can now use "celeryfarm.net" to access this blog, as well as use the more-cumbersome "celeryfarm.typepad.com." It all had to do with arcane items such as "domain mapping" and the like, and I am hoping that I don't have to tweak the settings again -- ever. :- )
This Snapping Turtle was laying her eggs in my sideyard earlier this week. I noticed that she had a light-blue dot on her shell.
Does this mean anything to anyone? (Insert joke or post a helpful comment.)
To see the world's greatest snapping turtle egg-laying video ever, click here.
Up by Halifax Road in Mahwah, I saw a small bird zip into a nesting cavity in a Sycamore-- it turned out to be a Tree Swallow, using a tree. What a concept!
I am sorry to report that both of Allendale's Red-Shouldered Hawk nestlings have apparently died.
The hawks, an endangered species in New Jersey when breeding, were in a well-tended nest near Crescent Avenue. Though the smaller nestling had presumably died last week, the other was doing well as of late Sunday afternoon, when the above photo was taken.
The owners of the house, who had become quite attached to the Red-shouldered family who had taken up residence in the oak in their front yard, said they sensed something was wrong early Monday morning. Neither Red-shouldered Hawk was present at the nest, and there was sign of the youngster.
When the owners returned later that morning, they saw the two adults flying high above the nest, calling. The female hawk went into the nest briefly, then flew off.
The owners of the house checked all over the yard for any sign of the nestling, but there was no trace.
Marsh Warden Stiles Thomas, who has followed the local Red-shouldered Hawks for nearly a decade, says that the young hawk was probably killed by a predator -- a Great Horned Owl, Red-tailed Hawk or possibly a raccoon.
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We’ve talked about extras, maps, and timelines in our tour of my authorial wiki. Now it’s time to talk about characters. Every point of view character has a page. (That means everyone who’s been the point of view in a novel, novella, or extra…)
How to find character pages
If you’re looking for someone specific, just search on their name (first, last, both, whatever you prefer) in the search field at the top of the page. You’ll see a page come up with their name if they have one (as well as other pages where that name appears).
If you’d rather browse, start on the main index page. Click on “People” and then on whichever series you’re interested in. (Characters are grouped by series to keep the list length manageable.) You’ll also see three other pages of characters that I’ll talk about in a minute. Galen is listed under Mysterious Powers.
Each point of view character page includes:
A summary of their background up to their first chronological appearance in my books. For some characters, there’s more about their family or personal history. If particular books are relevant, I mention which ones.
Appears in gives a brief summary of which stories they appear in. These use a spoiler link, to avoid spoiling details of books you might not have read yet. Just click or tap on “learn more” for the details. These summaries are brief – my goal here is to help you remember which book covers what, not to recap all the details.
Then we have some sidebar content…
An image of the character: First, if these don’t match your idea of what someone looks like, that’s fine! I worked off the description of the character in text, but the tool I’m using for these images has some limitations. (For one thing, glasses aren’t an option yet…)
The images come from an app (in the final beta stages as I write this) called Portrait Works that allows you to mix and match features, change colours, and layer clothing and items. As you can see if you look at the range of my characters, it has quite a lot of options!
If you’re inclined to fan art, I would love to talk to you more if you do any of my characters or places, and see about sharing it, too.
Books: Which books the character appears in (and their general role in each – main character, secondary character, a cameo, etc.)
Details: Some key biographical notes, including:
- Year of birth
- Family members or connections
- Education (school, and when relevant, house)
- Other memberships of note (mostly secret societies.)
I added these details under the assumption that “these two people who are the main characters in a romance end up together” is not a spoiler (and to make some navigation options easier between pages) but I’m open to alternative approaches here.
Lists of characters
To help you out, I’ve also built three lists of recurring characters (who show up in more than one book), but who aren’t point of view characters.
This list has general recurring characters (who aren’t Council Members or Schola staff). Curious about a mention of someone? Searching on their name or checking this list should help. If someone’s not on here, let me know, and I’ll see about adding them.
(This list is long, and likely to continue getting longer, so I am thinking of ways to organise it better. If you have thoughts about what would make it more useful, I’m all ears. Having a single list does help with keeping it up to date.)
I have a complete list of the Council Members from before the Great War through the 1940s, but many of their names have not yet appeared in print. This list has everyone I’ve mentioned so far.
It also includes the date they challenged for their Council seat, a retirement or death date if relevant, and a brief background, including where they’re mentioned, their Schola house (at the point I’m writing this, all of them attended Schola), magical specialities, and other associations.
Here I’ve listed the core teaching staff, the subjects they teach, and their other duties (as well as when they started teaching.) As the top of the page notes, there are a number of other staff at Schola, who haven’t been named in text yet.
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Part of being a responsible driver is making sure your truck is safe for the road. It’s also important to stay updated on the latest driving laws.
But one responsibility you may not be thinking about as a person who drives for a living is more health-related, and it is your eyesight.
Importance of eyesight and driving safety
To obtain a regular driver’s license, you must have at least 20/40 vision to be able to operate a vehicle without contacts or glasses. This means that if the average person can see a certain amount of detail at 20 feet away, you need to be able to see that same level of detail at 40 feet away.
The U.S. Department of Transportation shares that 20/40 vision is also a requirement for drivers of commercial motor vehicles. This is especially important as commercial vehicles are often bigger and heavier than other vehicles on the road. Being able to see any hazards or other safety issues in advance allows you, the driver, to take action early enough to potentially avoid an accident.
Other factors can impact your ability to safely navigate your driving routes. Research reveals that visual constrictions of 10 to 15 degrees can increase your accident risk, for instance, making it harder to see and quickly react to a person or animal that suddenly jumps on the road.
Individuals with color blindness may find it more difficult to know whether a traffic light is red, yellow, or green. Peripheral vision, depth perception, and night vision can also all impact driving safety.
Regular eyesight checks a requirement for truck drivers
After obtaining your commercial driver’s license (CDL), you might not give your eyesight another thought. However, a vision test is required to keep your CDL active. So, be prepared to take and pass this test every two years or your license may not be renewed.
Seeing the eye doctor regularly helps you know whether your eyesight is good enough to pass the vision test. It also gives you the opportunity to resolve any issues that may prevent you from securing or updating your driver’s license or CDL. You might need glasses or contacts, for example, to get your vision to the required standards.
Additional benefits of checking your vision regularly
Having your vision checked regularly isn’t just important to your safety while on the road or for meeting licensing requirements. It can also potentially prevent your eyesight issues from getting worse. The sooner you can tend to a problem, the better your ability to treat it effectively. Let it go too long and you may not be able to recover.
Plus, an eye exam does more than just test your ability to see. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shares that it can also help detect whether an eye disease appears to be developing that could ultimately cause permanent vision loss. This includes looking for cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration.
If you have diabetes, this disease can also impact your ability to see by damaging the blood vessels found in the back of the eye. This is referred to as diabetic retinopathy and is the leading cause of blindness in adults in the U.S. according to the CDC.
Make your next eye appointment today
If you drive for a living, take a few moments and make your next eye appointment today. This ensures that you meet the requirements as set forth by your employer and the regulatory driving agencies.
It also helps recognize any vision issues when in their initial stages, potentially preventing you from losing your eyesight altogether.
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Staying in a stunning castle is no longer reserved for Royalty or for Fairytale characters.
You can now stay at this incredible mansion, owned by contemporary Scottish artist Stuart and wife Nikki McAlpine Miller, just outside Callander.
The Gart, Callander is set in the picturesque countryside, has uninterrupted views over Ben Ledi and the Highlands and is just a 15-minute walk from the charming town.
The jaw-dropping Baronial mansion is just an hour from Edinburgh and Glasgow and acts as the perfect gateway to venturing around Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
See inside this stunning Scottish castle on Tripadvisor
You can book an unforgettable break away here for an eye-watering £2863 a night but believe us when we say you get a lot for your money!
The Gart has 12 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and can sleep up to 24 guests at one time.
The castle allows pets, has secure parking and WiFi access for guests and you need to book a minimum of 3 nights.
You'll also find a 100ft reception room, 12 acres of garden and a morning room with a grand piano.
Spend your stay browsing the library, working out at the private gym or admiring the “The Savoy Series” of artworks in the dining room.
On top of that, there is an entertainment room with a 7-foot pink pool table.
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10 Charts to Watch in 2023 [Q3 Update]
The key macro/market charts for navigating risk vs opportunity this year...
Here’s an update to my 10 Charts to Watch in 2023 article as we head into the final quarter of the year — an opportune time to reflect on the year so far and ruminate on the next steps.
In my original post I shared what I thought would be the 10 most important charts to watch for global multi-asset investors in the year ahead (and beyond). In this article I have updated those 10 charts, and provided some updated comments on the outlook as I see it + reflections on what has/not worked so far this year.
[Note: I have included the original comments from back at the start of the year, so you can quickly compare what I'm thinking now vs what I said back then!]
1. Global Recession 2023: This one’s interesting — at the start of the year basically every leading indicator was pointing to recession. But it seems a variety of confounding factors ultimately canceled out those signals e.g. drop in commodity prices (cost pressures alleviated), surge in factory building/capex, consumer cash coffers, fixed rates offering insulation from rate hikes, and perhaps some relief effects on economic confidence following post-pandemic normalization and the passing of the shock-effect of the multiple crises of 2022.
So… all-clear then? Well, since the start of the year a few leading indicators have gotten better/less-worse (namely cost-related and short-term demand related), but anything monetary related has gotten much, much worse.
Maybe the whole notion of a recession has been deleted — maybe it is different this time, or maybe the “monetary wall” has been kicked down the road into 2024.
“One of the most interesting pieces of work I undertook in 2022 was to perform a sort of meta-analysis on all the leading indicators I’ve developed over the years. The key takeaway from that is whether you group leading indicators by type/factor, geography, or forecast window — they are all unanimous in pointing to a sharp downturn heading into early-2023. In many ways it’s a coming full circle of the massive stimulus that was unleashed in 2020. Or as I call it: “a strange but familiar cycle”.”
2. Double Trouble: A key reason to push back on the no-landing/soft-landing case would be the double-trouble from surging rates and tightening credit conditions. But again, you might argue that all this does is shift up the hurdle rate for new investment — which may not be an issue in a world of high nominal growth and tight capacity, and may simply not even effect those who already locked-in low rates and shored-up their cash/funding position during the monetary excesses of the 2020/21 period.
Or maybe just the long and variable lags of monetary tightening. Recession 2024?
“I include this one because it goes to show how financing conditions have tightened — banks are becoming more stringent and stingy in their lending decisions, and the interest rate on those loans is now a lot higher. So it's a situation of even if you can get a loan, you might not be able to afford it! If we do get a recession this year it could be the last straw for some of the more unsustainable business models that arose in the world of zero interest rates, and credit stress could become a key issue.”
3. Property At Risk: Even housing has managed to whistle past the graveyard of doomsday calls despite higher cash rates brushing up against record high valuations.
To reflect, maybe it’s a higher incidence of fixed rates (but even in countries with shorter fixed rate periods and more floaters, the initial shock appears to have been absorbed and put behind us). Maybe it’s just that in a world where labor markets are still tight (for now) the high nominal wage growth effect makes people feel ok.
In my mind to really wreck a housing market you need a shock in borrowing costs, a shock to servicing ability (unemployment), or some combination thereof. The fact that rates did at least have an initial peak, and the rise in rates happened over a long enough period to reduce or fade out the shock effect… along with ample availability of jobs and wage hikes, means this one remains a risk rather than a reality for now. But I will say this, if rates really do go higher for longer, those valuations will need to adjust either by rents/incomes surging or price plunging.
“Housing market valuations reached a record high across developed markets last year. That’s going to be a problem if rates stay high or head higher (and if real incomes continue to squeeze). Key risk to monitor.”
4. Unflation: Commodities did most of the heavy lifting on disinflation to date (and that story is now changing — I see a new cyclical bull emerging there), meanwhile on the demand side there was an element of demand dampening, but in lieu of recession — there has been no real large scale demand destruction yet. And hence, capacity utilization (this chart shows the combined view of industrial and labor market capacity) remains fairly tight.
And this is where we get to the tricky bit for no-landers: “congratulations — you avoided recession! Your prize is… more inflation.”
Until the black line in that chart drops, and especially with the resurgence in commodities, inflation is going to be an issue. Hence, again, watch out for the monetary wall — it’s still there, and will get worse if/when inflation resurges. In other words, you can win for a while, but if you win too much, you lose.
“The downward drift in commodity prices is already going to dampen headline inflation, but a recession will seal the deal (the fastest way to free up tight capacity is demand destruction: central banks understand this).”
5. Bond Yield Go Down: Well, no — at least not yet. Higher for longer appears to be in play, and will be the reality if inflation resurgence risk rings true.
That said, I would note that while I have some models pointing to higher yields (e.g. cash rates, inflation), others are pointing to (significant) downside for yields (PMIs, growth risks). I think that will be resolved in a matter of timing.
“Weaker growth, credit stress, housing market issues, lower inflation… it’s all a recipe for lower bond yields. If we take my macro models literally then US 10-year bond yields could head back below 2.0% (even as low as 1%?!) by the middle of this year. Sure, there’s a lot of if’s and but’s around that, but an interesting forecast being suggested by the data, and it fits with the macro (and valuations).”
6. Bonds Beat Stocks: Lower inflation, recession avoided, AI dreams, FOMO, goldilocks and the crowded bears — all helped stocks power ahead this year and leave bonds behind. But in terms of the outlook from here, this is probably the best illustration of the so-called “monetary wall” I keep going on about.
And at this point it’s time for an inspirational quote: "Just because something hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't"
As things stand now, bonds are cheap, stocks are expensive, relative value is very stretched for stocks vs bonds. Sentiment and positioning are overcooked on stocks, undercooked on bonds. Macro remains a mystery for now, but the leading indicators are still sounding the alarm. Evidence based investment thinkers will recognize the risks vs opportunities here…
“On valuations, treasuries are cheap, and stocks are not. By itself that means bonds have the advantage, but bonds also disproportionately benefit in the event that global recession does indeed set in. The leading indicator affirms this notion in the chart below.”
7. Monetary Risk to Macro Risk: So about that recession-avoided thing… the soft data globally remains weak (PMIs, business confidence, consumer confidence), and hard data growth rates continue to lose momentum (retail sales, exports, industrial production, jobs growth). If I didn’t know any better I would have looked at this chart and told you a global recession was on the cards.
My baseline mental model on this is that for the stock market, recessionary conditions don’t matter if valuations get cheap, sentiment gets washed out, the data gets so bad its good, and monetary policy turns to stimulus… the issue we face is stocks are not cheap, sentiment is back to bull, macro data is mixed, and central bankers are still aggressively tightening. Maybe YTD 2023 was all just one big bull relief rally before the next phase.
“Arguably much of the pain in equities last year was down to the rates/inflation/monetary shock. Recession risk means slowing growth is set to become the bigger concern this year.”
8. Tech Unwind: So we have definitely seen a reset here. But I will note on the valuation side of things, the unwinding has been fully unwound, and tech stocks are now back to expensive again (extreme expensive — vs history, vs the rest of the market, vs global tech stocks, and vs bonds). A mix of recession-avoided and AI hype along with the relentless flows from passive and global investors has helped big tech reclaim the highs and end the bear market. Not dot com. Something else…
“Definitely different from the dot com bubble, but definitely also some excesses that needed to be unwound. My sense is we are still just over midway through this process, and ultimately: growth stocks can’t outgrow the macro.”
9. EM Stocks & Bonds: Remain cheap. The puzzle pieces seem to be falling into place here... EM central banks were first to pivot to tightening, and as a group are now pivoting to easing, that’s going to help things along for EM stocks — and especially EM bonds. There are still some risks e.g. if US dollar and/or treasury yields push materially higher. But one other aspect to this space is that sentiment has flipped quite materially… bullish EM was very consensus at the start of the year, and now few if any are bullish, and indeed most have gone full-doom on China.
“When it comes to emerging markets, the equities are looking somewhat cheap, but what’s really interesting is where the bonds got to. There is what appears to be a major once-in-a-decade value setup for emerging market sovereign bonds (I am talking at the asset class level, equal-weighted). I think this could be one of those moments in time for asset allocation, but a few things do need to go right for this one to work.”
10. China Policy Map: Key to EM, and well — just about all of global macro/markets, is China.. and specifically China stimulus (or lack thereof). To take stock on China macro: the covid reopening bounce has been and *gone*, the property market remains mired in a deep downturn, inflation has turned to deflation, and add on a troubled labor market and recessionary conditions in global trade… basically you get the classic case for monetary easing and any other central bank around the world would be slashing rates.
Needless to say: it’s complicated. The desire to avoid the perceived mistakes of the past excess stimulus programs, to restructure the economy, to avoid various other aspects like FX weakness, and really who knows what else they are thinking… all raise the odds that what could be a key bullish catalyst (stimulus) becomes a major policy mistake and downside risk (not enough stimulus, and/or too little too late). Add on the murky geopolitical ructions, and China presents 2-sided tail risk to the overall global-macro-market calculus.
Maybe they’re waiting on the Fed to finish hiking, maybe a global downturn will be the trigger to easing. The chart says expect rate cuts, and so I would still say odds are on for more stimulus. Let’s see.
“With China transitioning away from zero covid to zero cares about covid, the door is opening wider and wider for more forceful stimulus. The property market downturn, global growth risks, and clear disinflation trend makes for a classic and compelling case for monetary easing. Amid an otherwise gloomy outlook for 2023, this could be a key bright spot for macro and markets if they do step up stimulus. So keep an eye on China macro.”
Summary and Key Takeaways:
-Despite the twists and turns, so far no recession in 2023 (but still many warning signs)
-The “Monetary Wall” has grown larger and more imposing
-Credit tightening and housing market risks continue to lurk in the background
-Recession 2024? (leading indicators say yes…)
-Inflation has cooled off, but the lack of recession means resurgence risk is real
-Bond yields defied the macro models, but followed the inflation models
-Inflation resurgence risk means higher for longer for bond yields is on the table
-Stocks enjoyed a multi-pronged relief rally
-Yet stocks remain expensive vs bonds cheap, and overcooked on sentiment
-Bonds better placed vs stocks, especially if/when recession eventually comes
-Emerging market stocks and bonds are cheap, set to benefit from EM pivot
-China mystifies against a clear and compelling case for larger stimulus
-Add on geopolitics; China remains an important source of 2-way tail risks
Overall: I would repeat my quip of this being a “strange but familiar cycle”, but perhaps more emphasis on the strange aspect as confounding factors abound. A lot of the usual macro/asset allocation sign posts that we usually follow continue to work (albeit with some nuance, and more variable leads/lags) and are still pointing the way in terms of next steps. From an asset allocation standpoint the evidence tells me to be overweight defense (cash and government bonds… and commodities*) vs underweight growth assets (equities, real estate, credit). After nailing nearly all my calls in 2022 and 2021, so far 2023 has been relatively more humbling, and a prompt to refine and reflect ahead of what may be a very interesting 2024.
Thanks for reading! Thoughts & Questions welcome in the comment section ↓
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by Jim Riggs
February 17, 2001
LPGA's Forgotten Executive
Edward "Bud" Erickson is being inducted into the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame on Monday night for many reasons.
The Dunkirk native was the assistant sports information director at Michigan State from 1948-52. He then handled statistics for Detroit Tigers radio broadcasts before moving on to be the publicity director and then assistant general manager for the Detroit Lions. In 1965 he became the assistant to the president of the NFL's expansion Atlanta Falcons, but in 1969 the Falcons' owner fired head coach Norb Hecker without informing the management group, including Erickson, and brought in Norm Van Brocklin. Van Brocklin wanted to run everything but Erickson wasn't comfortable with that situation and resigned. That led him to the most prominent position of his sports career.
Erickson was a member of Atlanta County Club and the assistant pro, Gloria Armstrong, suggested he take over the Ladies Professional Golf Association, which was seeking an executive director. Erickson met with LPGA president and executive board and they hired him.
As was the case when he worked with the expansion Falcons, Erickson was again trying to promote something new, even though the LPGA was 19 years old.
"It was struggling, there's no doubt," he san from his West Bloomfield, Mich., home earlier this week. "It was a difficult sale at the time."
But the strategy Erickson took is still valid today.
"We tried to sell it on the basis that the average golfer who is a 15, 16, 17, 18 handicap can get more from watching the swing and the game of the ladies of the LPGA than going out and trying to follow Nicklaus, Palmer, Player or the rest of that group (on the PGA Tour at the time) because they can't hit it as hard or as far," Erickson said. "You can learn more from watching the ladies swing. While it's basically true, it's not something that's easy to sell."
But in a few years something happened to help the LPGA and all of women's sports. "The best thing that happened for the ladies professional golf tour was in 1972 when Congress passed Title 9," he said, referring to the law that said schools and colleges had to equally spend money on men's and women's sports.
And that also led to a new view of women's sports in all phases of society.
"Then corporations that previously had never indicated any interest in women's activities began to take notice," Erickson said.
So they began sponsoring women's sports events, such as LPGA tournaments and a lot of it happened during Erickson's tenure of 1969-75. In that span, he lined up numerous sponsors for tournaments, with the largest the Colgate Dinah Shore Golf Classic, which is now listed as one of the LPGA's four majors.
That also led to more television exposure and more money. During the period that Erickson was the LPGA executive director, the tournament purses grew from $600,000 to $1.9 million. Unfortunately, that isn't remembered by many.
Recently Golf World published an entire issue celebrating the LPGA's 50th anniversary and it was noted the increase of purses by the organization's first commissioner, Ray Volpe. He succeeded Erickson, whose name was never mentioned.
Last month I called LPGA headquarters seeking a photo of Erickson, but the name didn't ring a bell right away with the media relations department there and it took quite a while to track down a photo.
However, Erickson was only the executive director of the LPGA, which was actually run by president Carol Mann, a tour player, and her executive board, also made up of players. In the summer of 1975 they decided they wanted a change.
"Carol came to me and said that she had decided they wanted to go in a different direction and go with someone out of the big world of New York I guess," Erickson said about their decision to name Volpe to the new position of commissioner. "In effect I was let go by Carol Mann and her group."
And Erickson didn't take the news very well. "I'll be honest, I was very upset," he said. "I thought, and I think 90 percent of the ladies of the LPGA thought, I had done a good job for them."
But Volpe came in and earned a lot of credit for increasing LPGA purses to $6.4 million.
"He built on what we started," Erickson said. " We began to get some momentum and exposure and they (purses) were bound to go up. I was upset, there's no doubt."
He added, "He hung around two or three years and then he left."
During Erickson's tenure there was also the controversy with Jane Blalock, an LPGA Tour player who had been accused of cheating in 1972 by numerous players. She was suspended for the remainder of the season by the executive board. However, Blalock sued and in 1975 won her case in an unusual way.
"She won the case based on the fact that she sued under the Sherman Antitrust Law, that she was being deprived of making a living by fellow competitors who would benefit by her not being there," Erickson said. "The judge didn't know if a golf ball was blown up or stuffed and he didn't care. He didn't care anything about whether she moved the ball on the greens or whether she did this or whether she did that or any of the testimony that was presented into the case about previous observations that players had made. His emphasis was only the Sherman Antitrust Law."
Which is why the LPGA established the position of commissioner, which it had been working on while Erickson was still the executive director.
"The LPGA was in the process of rewriting the constitution," he said. "If the constitution had been rewritten and I had been the commissioner of the LPGA at the time (and he suspended Blalock), she would have had no leg to stand on on the merits of the case (using the Sherman Antitrust Act) because I would not have benefited from her not being on the Tour."
The Blalock controversy led to a difficult period for the publicity-hungry LPGA Tour.
It was a diversion and I think it had its effect of splitting the group into two camps," Erickson said. "At that time we didn't need any negatives. We needed all the positives we could get."
Erickson still has some positives about his time with the LPGA, though his association with the organization ended on a sour note.
"It was an interesting period, I enjoyed it very much," he said. "It gave me an opportunity to go to places I thought I'd never go - Japan, Australia, England, places like that. It was another chapter in my life I guess."
And an important chapter in the history of the LPGA that is unfortunately forgotten.
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To save on the cost of your flight from Tauranga to Nelson, book at least 30 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 94% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $511 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $574.
December is one of the best times of the year to fly to Nelson from Tauranga. Prices for December average $524 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $234. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January. Opting for a December flight can save you 32% on your journey compared to booking in January
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Tauranga to Nelson is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tauranga to Nelson (average of $136). Flying from Tauranga to Nelson in March is currently the most expensive (average of $197). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
NSN Temperature | 7 - 17 °C |
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Idaho is home to one of the best rivers for rafting in the United States. The Salmon River offers Class IV-V rapids. Early spring is the best time to go rafting here. The Colorado River and the Tuolumne River are other popular rafting destinations in the country.
If you've ever been in search of a truly thrilling white water rafting experience, look no further than Idaho's Salmon River. The state's river trips are truly unique and one of a kind. The Main Salmon River is the longest undammed river in the United States, and the Middle Fork has a 100-mile stretch of impossibly clear water.
For those who prefer a slower pace, the lower Salmon River offers scenic rapids and warmer temperatures. It is also a great place for swimming, particularly in the late summer and early fall. Rafting on the lower river is the best option if you're looking for a great river for beginners or for advanced rafters alike. While you're out on the river, don't forget to catch some fish! The fishing on the Lower Salmon River is excellent throughout the late summer and early fall.
If you're looking for a river trip that's more fun for the whole family, Idaho's Salmon River is the place for you. Its long, undammed stretch is the largest wilderness area in the lower 48. You'll see a lot of wildlife while you're out on the river. Plus, the salmon river is controlled by snow melt, so it is a good idea to book a rafting trip in late June or early July for warmer water and bigger waves.
If you are looking for the premier destination for white water rafting in North America, the Colorado River is definitely worth a trip. The river features cliffs rising up to 1,200 feet in places, and you may spot a desert bighorn sheep or two wandering by. You may also spot a peregrine falcon, bald eagle, or turkey vulture circling overhead. The Colorado River also offers beaches once used by nomadic Fremont Indians. You can even find an historic stone cabin from the days of cattle rustlers.
Rafting on the Colorado River is a great way to experience the breathtaking landscape of the American West. The river is world renowned for its white water rapids, with some of the most challenging and thrilling in the country. It winds its way through five National Parks, six National Monuments, and six Conservation and Recreation Areas, presenting an unparalleled opportunity to get close to nature.
If you've been looking for a premier destination for white water raft trips in the United States, then you've come to the right place. Located in the mountains just south of Yosemite National Park, the Tuolumne River is a popular spot for both novice and experienced white water rafters. This 192-mile river flows into Superior Lake and is known for its steep canyon runs, wildlife, and spectacular scenery. Summer thunderstorms keep the river cool and add a unique flavor to the white water experience.
The Tuolumne River offers a variety of exciting Class IV rapids, a stunning backdrop, and great side hikes. The river also has beautiful white sand beaches and no signs of modern development. This makes it an ideal place for families, beginners, and seasoned white water rafters. It is also a dam-controlled river that runs from April to October.
The St. Louis River is one of the premier destinations for white water rafting in the U.S. The river is more than two hundred and twenty-two miles long and flows into Lake Superior. The river is particularly beautiful, featuring a narrow canyon run and plenty of wildlife. The river also benefits from the summer thunderstorms. During these times, you can raft without worry.
One of the reasons that the St. Louis River is a premier destination for white water rafting in the United States is the diversity of the river's natural resources. The river is teeming with life, from giant fish to tiny fish. Whether you're a first-timer or an expert, the St. Louis River is sure to thrill and enchant. | <urn:uuid:12d6fea8-ec30-4d1b-b4ce-413b8bbbd8b6> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.cheapsurfgear.com/blogs/info/which-state-is-a-premier-destination-for-white-water-rafting | 2024-04-24T03:17:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.948377 | 840 |
For travel by car, directions from your location to Jackson Plastics at 141 Hendron Way in Nicholasville, KY will be displayed via link >>my route<< below the map.
Dan Calahan the Manager of Jackson Plastics, Plastics-Mold-Manufacturer in 141 Hendron Way, Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356.
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Detectives have launched an investigation after a man reportedly armed with an axe smashed a car window and assaulted a 20-year-old sat inside.
Meanwhile neighbourhood officers in Warrington have assured residents that cops will be out on patrol in the area following the incident on Winchester Avenue in Great Sankey.
Cheshire Police say they were called to reports a 20-year-old man had been assaulted in the area at around 7.30pm yesterday evening.
The force says the man was sat in his car, a blue Vauxhall Corsa, when an 'unknown offender' smashed the car window with what is believed to be an axe before hitting the man in the head.
Officers say the suspect fled in the direction of Dorchester Avenue. He is described as a white man and around 40 years of age He was wearing a high visibility jacket and blue jeans.
Meanwhile the victim was taken to hospital but his injuries are not believed to be serious.
Enquiries are now ongoing with the force keen to speak with anyone with information.
Detective Inspector Helen Clegg said: "This investigation is ongoing and we are doing all we can to identify the person responsible. At this time it appears to be an isolated incident.
"As part of our enquiries we are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area and believes they may have witnessed the incident or seen anything suspicious in the area.
"The same goes for anyone with any dashcam or CCTV footage that may be relevant to our investigation.
"I’d urge anyone with any information, no matter how small, to get in touch."
Meanwhile Chief Inspector Neil Drum, of Warrington Local Policing Unit, said: "I understand that the incident is likely to cause concern within the community and I would like to reassure residents that we are doing all we can to establish what took place.
“Officers will be out and about on patrol in the local area and anyone with any concerns is encouraged to speak to them.”
Anyone with information - or with CCTV footage - is asked to contact the force on 101 quoting IML 1116966. Alternatively information can be submitted online here. | <urn:uuid:024aeb02-295b-48e1-b255-ffc35b89ca25> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/detectives-hunt-axe-man-after-21972411 | 2024-04-24T03:16:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.977753 | 444 |
Accident Lawyers on Your Side
Personal Injury Lawyers
Why Do You Need an Accident Attorney?
There are a number of reasons you want an experienced personal injury lawyer by your side.
Personal Injury Lawyers Know the Law
Laws are not always written in ways that are easily understood by non-attorneys. Laws are amended over the years, and all statutes, case law, etc. applicable to your case are not always easy to find in one place, even on the Internet.
The experienced Chicago personal injury lawyers at Kurasch & Klein really know all of the Illinois law that has to do with accident claims. We have more than 40 years of experience. We understand the compensation you are entitled to following your accident, how to calculate a fair claim, and what evidence we need to build a strong case. Moreover, we know the kind of compassionate counsel you need following an injury or death of a loved one.
At Kurasch & Klein in Chicago, our personal injury attorneys will always treat you with dignity and respect. Our team of professionals is responsive to your calls and emails, and we always keep you informed of the status of your case.
LET US FIGHT ON YOUR BEHALF FOR THE COMPENSATION YOU DESERVE. CALL KURASCH & KLEIN AT 312-372-7250 TODAY.
What Types of Accident Cases Do You Handle?
The personal injury lawyers at Kurasch & Klein have decades of experience with a wide array of injury cases, including:
- Auto accidents
- Semi-Truck (tractor trailer) accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Drunk driving accidents
- Distracted driving and texting and driving accidents
- Slip and fall accidents and fall down accidents
- Dog bites
- Premises accidents
We represent victims of accidents as well as families who have lost a loved one because of someone else’s negligence.
We Will Fight for You
If you have suffered an accident, you are already busy with the work of physical and emotional recovery. All the while, your regular life does not slow down or stop. You do not have the time or energy to chase down insurance company representatives and legal counsel to get your expenses covered.
A seasoned attorney will take up the fight for you. We know what documentation is needed, who to contact to get information we need and what moves to make if the insurance company denies your claim or offers less than you deserve.
Contact an Experienced Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer
When you need a knowledgeable accident lawyer, Kurasch & Klein is your best choice. Our attorneys have more than three decades of experience with all types of personal injury cases. We handle everything from dog bites to tractor trailer accidents. We strive to spare you the expense and stress of going to court, but we are not afraid to pursue your case to trial if that is what it takes to get you the compensation you deserve. Contact us to put our experience to work for you.
At Kurasch & Klein, our Chicago lawyers focus only on personal injury cases. That makes us better equipped to help you get justice after an accident or the wrongful death of a loved one. You need legal counsel with the experience to effectively fight for the compensation you deserve. | <urn:uuid:d57b5c03-8bb3-4b39-9a52-fa3385dc80ae> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.chicagopilaw.com/faq/personal-injury-lawyers/ | 2024-04-24T03:17:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.946232 | 662 |
Okay, so prepared this post yesterday and and tried to write a thoughtful and balanced blog about the whole subject of climate change and the future of propulsion in aviation and then the website crashes and I lose it all. And then I had to rush and now I finally get around to post yesterday’s strip. Sigh. Anyway, I just wanted to re-write the main closing point: I know it’s an emotionally charged topic for some people, but please don’t start a war in the comment section. Be polite and courteous! I would really be interested in hearing the opinion of people who know more about the issue of the future of aircraft engines than me. (Which is easy, because I know almost nothing about it.) Will there ever be a viable alternative to fossil fuels in airplanes? | <urn:uuid:d8ef76c0-b698-4e83-a5a6-be9f2ea77342> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.chickenwingscomics.com/comic/grounded-aircraft/ | 2024-04-24T02:57:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.96445 | 166 |
Gulf! Great looking family, you must be one proud pappa.
Here's a couple shots I took last night. After the evening thundershowers disipated it got really nice and I couldn't resist going for spin up in the White Mountains. But did learn a little lesson about Density Altitude, was 80 degrees and very humid. Little buck fifty sure didin't want to climb.
Had to lift the wing to take this one.
Just a great shot, will be my screen background at work tomorrow to remind me why I toil away (to support my aviation habit of course!). | <urn:uuid:a9689fce-f866-4829-9535-535b2cfc5493> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.chickenwingscomics.com/forum/index.php?topic=576.630 | 2024-04-24T03:34:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.965312 | 126 |
Understanding the cost-effectiveness of different fabrics can help you buy more cost-effective clothing. The following is a price/performance evaluation of some common fabrics:
1. Cotton fabric: Cotton fabric is breathable, has good moisture absorption, and is comfortable to wear. Its advantages are that it is relatively cheap and durable, making it suitable for daily wear. In terms of cost performance, cotton fabric is a good choice.
2. Linen fabric: Linen fabric has good breathability and feels light and cool. It also has better durability, but may be slightly more expensive than cotton. However, considering its comfort and beauty in the summer, linen fabric is still a great value for money.
3. Wool fabric: Wool fabric has excellent thermal insulation properties and feels soft and comfortable. It has good breathability and moisture absorption, but the price is relatively high. However, if you wear it regularly in colder climates, wool is a value-for-money option.
4. Silk fabric: Silk fabric is smooth, shiny and extremely comfortable. However, pure silk fabrics are usually more expensive due to their high cost. However, silk blends (such as silk blended with cotton or polyester) are often more cost-effective while retaining the soft feel of silk.
5. Synthetic fiber fabrics: Synthetic fiber fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic are often used in sportswear and casual clothing. They offer good durability and wrinkle resistance while being relatively affordable. Synthetic fabrics can offer good value for money when purchasing clothing in the low to mid-price range.
6. Special craft fabrics: Some special craft fabrics, such as waterproof fabrics, sun protection fabrics, breathable fabrics, etc., may have specific functions and performances. The price of these fabrics is usually higher than regular fabrics, but if you have special needs, it may be worth it to choose these specially crafted fabrics.
In summary, the cost-effectiveness of various fabrics varies based on price, performance, comfort and durability. When purchasing clothing, you should choose the fabric that best suits you based on your personal needs and budget, as well as the characteristics and price of the fabric. | <urn:uuid:b49a9431-8d64-45a3-aa7f-cf70f32cfa47> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.chinagarments.com/archives/8797 | 2024-04-24T04:11:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.955115 | 444 |
Kingsey Road - the home of Chinnor RFC Thame - is a spacious and hospitable venue.
We have three rooms available for hire, with our Members Bar, Players' Bar and The Marquee, perfect for:
If you would like more information or to discuss your plans for hosting an event at Chinnor RFC Thame, please email our Events Manager on [email protected].
The following sections provide a description of each space and more detail on our services.
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Airports Are Soaring Back to Pre-Pandemic Passenger Levels
As the world navigated through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, one sector that faced a profound impact was the aviation industry. Airports, once bustling hubs of global connectivity, witnessed a sharp decline in passenger numbers, leaving runways eerily quiet.
However, as uncertainty began to lift, so did passenger levels. Here we discuss what these increasing numbers mean for the industry as a whole.
The impact of the pandemic on airports
When it comes to the impact of the pandemic on airports, Gatwick Airport had the following to say:
‘Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, we have seen passenger volumes drop by as much as 99% on what we would expect. In a day in April, just 23 passengers used the airport. This compares to around 150,000 we would have expected.’
This shocking statement is reflective of airports up and down the country (not to mention globally) that experienced devastating losses as a result of the pandemic.
Strategies for recovery
On 24/11/2020 the government announced the introduction of the Airport and Ground Operators Support Scheme with the intention of supporting airports and ground handlers who have experienced the impact of COVID-19 on their business whilst maintaining high levels of fixed costs during the 2020/21 financial year [Gov.uk]
This support meant that the majority of airports were able to survive the pandemic without being forced to permanently close.
Travel bubbles represented an agreement between countries that had effectively managed to control and combat the pandemic within their territories.
Through this arrangement, these countries could mutually decide to restore travel connections by reopening their borders, enabling people to move freely within the designated zone. The significant advantage of these travel bubbles is the exemption from on-arrival quarantine requirements, making travel more convenient and seamless for individuals involved.
Increased contactless options
Contactless check-in and boarding processes have meant that there is significantly less risk to airport staff and passengers when it comes to COVID-19.
People are able to move through airports quicker, easier, and more safely than ever before.
Reconnecting & how Chiorino can help
As airports are witnessing a resurgence in passenger numbers, various aspects of airport infrastructure are also experiencing increased activity. One crucial component that plays a vital role in ensuring efficient passenger flow and baggage handling is airport conveyor belts; these should be of the highest quality to ensure a safe and efficient experience for travellers.
Here at Chiorino, we produce energy-saving conveyor belts able to meet the growing demand for reliability, safety and fast handling of all types of baggage, from check-in to loading into the luggage hold. Get in touch with the team today for more information. | <urn:uuid:b8af0c11-eed8-4c6e-bba8-3aa40b808acb> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.chiorinoukblog.com/2023/08/airports-are-soaring-back-to-pre-pandemic-passenger-levels/ | 2024-04-24T01:48:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.959195 | 577 |
2017 Information to be Announced Soon!
Learn from our experts as they share their social media marketing strategies, what platforms yield the highest results for their businesses, how to manage social media on a limited budget and more. Top bloggers in the parenting and toy space provide insight how to effectively engage with them, how to craft the perfect pitch, what doesn't work and how to reach this community. Also learn where to put your money today with so many options in social, tradition and digital media.
What Happened in 2016...
Social Media @ Play Track
Julie is the mother of six and a co-founding VP of Mabel’s Labels, the leading provider of labels for the stuff kids lose! Mabel’s Labels has grown from basement start-up into an award winning, celebrity endorsed and international phenomenon.
As company spokeswoman, Julie is well-known amongst North American entrepreneurs and her dynamic personality has led to numerous speaking engagements, from university business classes to TV appearances, including NBC’s The Today Show, HLN’s Raising America, Canada AM, Breakfast Television, The Marilyn Denis Show, Metro Morning,CH Morning Live, Better TV, The Mom Show, Fox 5 San Diego and WGN’s Midday. She is a syndicated blogger for The Huffington Post, modernmom.com, PTPA Media, Yummy Mummy Club, and her company’s Mabelhood blog. Her writing has also appeared in Chicken Soup For the Soul - Power Moms and numerous websites. Mabel’s Labels has been featured everywhere from The View to Forbes.com. Follow Julie on Twitter @juliecole.
An award-winning Certified Meeting Planner, Alison transitioned a sixteen-year career as a professional meeting & event planner and CEO of Metropolitan Marketing & Event Group to launch So Chic Life in 2009.
With a proven background in event marketing, managing and overseeing domestic and international travel for Fortune 500 companies, Alison is an event strategist and brand ambassador connecting lifestyle brands with their targeted customers and influencers through an online audience of over 100,000.
Candice Kilpatrick is coming to ChiTAG Week
Melissa Hunter is coming to ChiTAG Week
Rachel Urso is coming to ChiTAG Week
Katherine McHenry is coming to ChiTAG Week
Keri Wilmot is coming to ChiTAG Week
Nicole Reagan is coming to ChiTAG Week
Elisa All Schmitz is coming to ChiTAG Week
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Nicole Brady is coming to ChiTAG Week
1:00 - 1:30 pm | Social Media Marketing @ Play Panel
Learn from our experts as they share their social media marketing strategies, what platforms yield the highest results for their businesses, how to manage social media on a limited budget and more. Includes Q&A.
Alison Ray - Moderator
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Brands & Influencers Panel
Learn from top bloggers in the parenting and toy space as they provide insight how to effectively engage with them, how to craft the perfect pitch, what doesn't work and how to reach this community. Learn how blogging is evolving with video, Snapchat, Insta Stories and many other tools to extend the reach of the audience. Your takeaway? Actionable items on how to network, reach, and engage with such influencers. Includes Q&A.
Julie Cole - Moderator
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Public Relations (Digital & Traditional)
With So Many Options Today, Where Do You Put Your Money?
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Keynote Julie Cole - Co- Founder Mabel's Labels
Julie Cole is the co-founding vice-president of award-winning children's label manufacturer Mabel's Labels. She has helped her company bring their product to a worldwide market, gain media recognition and win countless entrepreneur awards. Cole is a regular television contributor, an influential and syndicated blogger and a mother of six.
Each session is only 25 minutes in length including Q&A, just enough for you to take away key tips on how to position your brand online.
*Register separately here as part of Toy & Game Innovation Conference http://www.chitag.com/conferences
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Where to Stay
We reserve a block of rooms at the Doubletree Magnificent Mile (a five-minute taxi ride to the Pier) with a discounted room rate if you make your reservations through our travel agent - Kate Hennessy at Milne Travel American Express.
Call Kate at: +1 802 735 1316 (or +1 802 862 2200) or email: [email protected]
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China Aid Association learned that jailed Beijing house church leader is sentenced to 3 years on Tuesday, November 8, 2005.(Beijing Time)
The presiding judge, You Tao, announced the verdict to two defense lawyers Mr. Zhang Xingshui and Mr. Jin Xiaoguang at 9am. Pastor Cai’s wife Ms. Xiao Yunfei and her brother Mr. Xiao Gaowen were sentenced to two years and one and a half years respectively. Mr. Xiao Gaowen’s wife Ms. Hu Jinyun was exempt from the criminal punishment. She was expected to be released after her lawyer finishes relevant legal papers. Mr. Cai’s mother along with Ms. Xiao Yunfei’s parents were present in the court room when the verdict was announced.
According to pastor Cai’s legal team, pastor Cai has decided to appeal to Beijing Intermediate Court for further trial.
“This is not an acceptable result,” said Bob Fu, President of CAA and a former coworker of Pastor Cai. “We urge President Bush to use his upcoming visit to China to address this serious religious persecution case.”
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The last time I wrote about scanning the obituaries, I referred to people whose accomplishments were widely recognized. This time I will look at the lives of the less known, to illustrate ordinary goodness in an often ungood world. I hope the papers in your town do what the Chicago Tribune does: interview friends and family members to bring some color to each account.
One day in mid-February I noticed that Lillian A. Brummel, 79, of Aurora was remembered with a mass at Annunciation Church, where she had been a member for 50 years. She joined the Altar and Rosary Sodality at what her daughter characterized as “a real close parish” so she could help neighbors get through difficult times. She cooked meals for bereaved families and served food to those gathered after burials. “She always gave more than her share,” but she didn’t neglect home, being “more than there for us,” said her daughter. How ordinary was this farm wife. Yet also how extraordinary.
Up the river in South Barrington a memorial was held at Willow Creek Community Church. Ruth A. Cunningham, 84, had volunteered for Gray Ladies and spent years serving at veterans hospitals and helping mentally disabled women. Then she helped raise funds to found a hospital. A daughter tells about this provincial: “She literally had friends all over the world. She never hesitated to open her heart and her home to someone in need.”
I like the story of Infant Jesus of Prague parishioner Dr. Humberto Velasco, whose widow said that “whatever his hospital needed, he did. They could always count on him.” I find her next remark healing: “He was not a casual dresser. He used to say that if you are going to be a physician you have to be a proper one. He said you don’t go to work in your play clothes.”
The one cleric on that day’s page, Edicott Ivy Sr., 71, ministered and gardened in North Lawndale, one of Chicago’s most troubled communities. In 1968 he received new life through a kidney transplant, and gave life in return through many projects and to many souls. While taking daily antirejection drugs, and thus being constantly reminded of the brevity and fragility of life, he went to work founding Greater Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. What about his health? “Oh, I’m taken care of, don’t you worry about that,” he said. He transformed six trash-piled lots into public gardens.
Ivy’s first church was burned in the riots of 1968, so he refurbished a paint factory and turned it into an urban cathedral. When he preached, “it was like churchgoers had seen the light.” What these four preach to me is the importance of community. They neither died nor lived alone.
Before I get pious or weepy let me mention the mass at Alexander Church in Palos Heights for service station owner and semi-pro balladeer Robert Preston Woolet, 84. Doris Slouber, his pianist these last eight years, said he would “do” your car while singing bouncy songs like “Walking My Baby Back Home.” He “was said never to have had a short conversation in his life.” He kept singing right up to the moment they wheeled him into the emergency room. People heard him warble “It’s a Most Unusual Day.” And so it was. | <urn:uuid:1779cf13-d8ef-41c3-a129-22e5e608320a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.christiancentury.org/article/extraordinary-lives | 2024-04-24T02:39:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.98535 | 755 |
Penny Anderson knows first-hand what it’s like to suffer from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
The 68-year-old grandmother was diagnosed with the condition more than a decade ago and the disease is likely to have been brought on by her type 2 diabetes.
She said: “I’m so excited that this research is being undertaken, as it offers real hope to people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease that there will be new treatments identified for this condition in the future.
“It’s absolutely wonderful that this research is going to help not just me, but lots of other people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and I’m all for studies that gain a better understanding into this disease.”
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is one of the biggest public health challenges facing modern times as it affects up to 20 per cent to 25 per cent of the European population.
- The condition is usually seen in people who are obese or overweight.
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is generally seen in people who are aged around 40 and over, but also in younger people.
- There are currently no medicines to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Patients are usually given advice to make lifestyle changes such as lose weight and exercise more.
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Amazing footage of World Cup heroes Jack and Bobby Charlton has emerged for the first time in almost 50 years.
The film shows them being mobbed ‘like the Beatles’ on their Homecoming to Ashington, Northumberland just days after the epic victory over West Germany in the 1966 final.
Tens of thousands poured onto the flag-lined streets of the mining community to greet the most famous footballing brothers on the planet.
The 8mm cine footage shows them riding through the town from the family home in Beatrice Street - where they first learned to kick a ball - in the back of a yellow 1926 Open Top Rolls Royce, with a brass band leading the procession.
The brothers, dressed in matching suits and ties, wave and point to friends and fans in the crowds in scenes reminiscent of a royal tour.
And they then struggle to get out of the vehicle and into a civic reception held in their honour as they are mobbed by well-wishers looking for autographs and photos.
Ashington town hall, decked with Union flags and giant posters of the brothers, was surrounded by huge crowds desperate for a glimpse of their heroes on August 17, 1966.
Minutes after their sons’ arrival, proud parents Bob and Cisse Charlton are seen making their way through the throng. They were met by another member of Geordie football royalty, Jackie Milburn, the Newcastle United and England legend, football-mad Cisse’s cousin.
The Charltons were given a place at the top table in the civic hall before being presented with special tankards, and a watch each.
The footage was taken by Cissie’s biographer and family friend Vince Gledhill, who had promised to record the big day for the ‘missing’ Charlton brother Gordon, who was working with the merchant navy in the South China Sea.
He missed not only the civic reception, but the entire World Cup finals - returning to the salute of boats off Shanghai on board the MV Glengyle shortly after England’s greatest ever football triumph.
Vince, 67, said: “This film has not been seen outside of the Charlton family in almost 50 years.
“Gordon was away on the South China Sea and I told Cisse that I would record it for him to see when he got back.
“There were tens of thousands turned out on the day - it was just two weeks after the final - and they were mobbed.
“A Lanchashire industrialist called Don Heyworth had read about their homecoming and offered to take them in his Rolls Royce.
“I remember Jack and Bobby getting a tankard and watch at the civic reception, and Jack putting the watch on straight away
“That footage is the only colour film from inside. When Gordon got back, we showed him it with Cissie, and he was very appreciative.”
Vince, a Newcastle Chronicle reporter for 45 years, added: “She was the one who had a passion for football. Bob senior really was not that bothered.
“I remember when England played the World Cup semi-final, he was on a shift down the pit and the Mirror rang up the manager of Ashington pit and persuaded him to get Bob up to the surface so he could watch it on telly.
“Bobby scored twice, but he would have missed it otherwise. He liked his pigeons and allotment, typical miner really.”
Gordon spent time with Leeds United when Jack was already in the first team, but did not make it as a pro.
He became an engineer in the merchant navy, and spent the entire World Cup tournament on the South China Sea.
“I missed the whole lot, from start to finish,” said Gordon, now a 72-year-old grandfather, who still lives in Leeds.
“The bursar could get the BBC overseas service but I was down in the engine room on a shift for the final.
“When I came back up everyone was shouting and crying and running up and down, it was wonderful.
“I did not tell everyone I was their brother, people might think you are a big head. But when we anchored off Shanghai waiting to dock all the boats started to peep their horns because they knew there were English people on board
“I did not get home until September, 1966 and Jack met me in Liverpool to tell me all about it.
“Then I saw the footage of him and Bobby coming home, and saw the game in a cinema. It was a great experience.”
Gordon played for Harrogate Town, and Ossett Town as an amateur, before becoming a company sales manager.
There are four Charlton brothers - Ronnie, 69, the youngest, who lives in Rotherham, grew up idolising his big brothers.
Gordon added: “I had trials at Leeds when I was 16, Jack was a regular in the first team by then.
“I found it tough, mentally and physically, and at 17 they did not sign me as a professional.
“I went home, but Jack did not want me going down the pit so he said ‘come and live with me in Leeds’ which I did. I did my best as a footballer, I was a winger, but I was never quite good enough.
“My father was known as ‘boxer Charlton’, but they could not get him to sign as a pro - his mother would not let him.”
Jack made 773 appearances for Leeds United in a career that spanned 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. He also won 35 caps for his country - on the losing side just twice - playing in every game of the 1966 World Cup, before becoming a highly successful manager with the Republic of Ireland, where he is still regarded as a hero.
He celebrated his 80th birthday last week with a trip to the seaside with his grandchildren. Sir Bobby, 77, is a Man Utd legend and remains on their board of directors. He is seen by many as the greatest England player of all time, and one of the best midfielders to have ever played the game. | <urn:uuid:d07b72fb-bf6b-4ec3-91e1-1aed498185a2> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/history/watch-ashington-legends-bobby-jack-9236158 | 2024-04-24T02:29:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.988485 | 1,310 |
A County Durham school has been closed after a fire ripped through its nursery.
Burnside Primary School in Stanley was caught fire late on Tuesday night.
The school is closed today and shocked parents have been informed of the incident, Durham County Council confirmed.
Parent Nicola Middleton said: “Everybody is gutted. It is a well-known school that has been around for generations.
“We are going to try and raise money to put it right.”
Firefighters were called to the school on Mendip Terrace at around 8.30pm.
A spokesman from County Durham and Darlington Fire Service said: “Two rooms on the ground floor nursery and the front porch area of the building were damaged by the fire.
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Airline company easyJet has launched a campaign to raise vital cash for research into breast and prostate cancer.
And for its charity champion Chris Dunbar it’s an initiative of huge personal importance.
His mum Lorraine Dunbar was diagnosed with breast cancer in June this year while dad Ian Dunbar has prostate cancer.
Chris, 34, from Blyth, Northumberland, said: “As soon as easyJet announced it I wanted to get involved. It’s great that such a big company like easyJet wants to get involved in something like this.”
The scheme involves a collaboration between easyJet, Breast Cancer Now and Prostate Cancer UK.
It sees cabin crew like Chris based at Newcastle championing on-board collections by encouraging passengers to donate their spare change of any currency, and runs until November 18.
The money raised will help both charities fund research into prevention, early detection, and treatment of breast and prostate cancer.
Chris said there had been a great response to the appeal already. “It’s not just foreign currency people have been handing over, we’ve seen a lot of £20 notes too.
“I think there’s a lot more awareness of cancer as it affects so many people, from friends to families like mine.”
His mum, Lorraine, 63, from Wallsend, has a family history of the disease – a paternal aunt died of breast cancer.
Due to her age, Lorraine had been going for regular breast screening, but in between these appointments noticed a lump in her breast, which led her to visit her GP. She was referred to a breast clinic for a mammogram, followed by an ultrasound scan and biopsy, which led her to receiving the news.
Within three weeks, she had surgery to remove the tumour (a lumpectomy). Thankfully the operation was successful and Lorraine required no further treatment.
Two years before Chris’s dad, Ian, also aged 63, was working in Korea when he noticed he was urinating more often than usual, and put it down to a urine infection.
On his return home he visited his GP, and had a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test. The blood test results showed an elevated PSA which started the cancer referral. He was told he had localised prostate cancer - which means one contained within the prostate.
Ian decided not to have any radical treatment due to the possibility of long-term side effects and instead opted to have active surveillance which involves bi-annual check-ups. Two years on and Ian is still being monitored in this way.
Breast cancer and prostate cancer are the most common cancers in men and women in the UK, with 380 women diagnosed with breast cancer and 281 men diagnosed with prostate cancer in Newcastle each year.
The collections will take place on board easyJet’s three Newcastle-based aircraft. In addition, easyJet staff will continue their efforts by hosting their own fundraising activities at Newcastle airport.
Baroness Delyth Morgan, chief executive at Breast Cancer Now, said: “Each year, around 55,000 women in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer, and heartbreakingly, around 11,500 women lose their lives to the disease.
“We urgently need to invest in research to stop more women dying from breast cancer, and with the help of easyJet passengers and crew, we can get one step closer to putting a stop to this devastating disease.”
And Angela Culhane, chief executive at Prostate Cancer UK, added: “It’s fantastic to be embarking on this journey with easyJet and Breast Cancer Now. This team effort will help us to make life-saving differences, and we’re truly grateful for the opportunity.” | <urn:uuid:8d7b453f-f1bf-4e41-aba9-67a002a266a1> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/easyjet-customers-newcastle-provide-lift-15354710 | 2024-04-24T02:59:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.978764 | 788 |
Millions will be spent in the North East on new housing estates designed around people not cars.
Transport minister Sally Keeble announced £3m for six projects in the region. The projects will boost planned estates on North and South Tyneside, in Gateshead and Blyth.
Ms Keeble said the Home Zone projects would improve the quality of life for nearly 3,000 households in the region.
The designs mean pavements will be wider and streets paved or bricked.
Traffic calming techniques will be part of the design to make sure vehicles go slow.
Estates set to benefit include Tyne Park, Gateshead, where 688 homes will be built while over 300 homes will go up at The Triangle, North Shields, and another 1,000 terraced houses will be built in Cowpen Quay, Blyth. | <urn:uuid:53c9cf49-6747-4a71-aa3e-293eceffb513> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/millions-set-for-homes-growth-1674159 | 2024-04-24T03:37:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.943005 | 174 |
Carlos Edwards says he stands a chance of returning to action in time for Sunderland's trip to Cardiff a week on Saturday.
But the Black Cats winger admits that putting a timescale on his recovery from a shoulder injury is difficult and he could yet find himself on the sidelines for several more weeks.
Edwards damaged his left shoulder in Sunderland's win at West Brom three weeks ago and the initial assessment was that he would be out for between six and eight weeks.
But, while Edwards insists he will not return until he has fully recovered, he is hoping that he will be fit to make his comeback ahead of that timescale - and at present he has an outside chance of being involved in Sunderland's visit to Ninian Park on March 31.
He said: "I don't know if I'll have a chance for the Cardiff game but I want to get back to playing as soon as possible.
"I really don't know how long I'm going to be out for but I'm pleased with the way things seem to be going so far.
"Pete Friar and the rest of the physio team have put a lot of work into helping me recover."
Edwards picked up the injury after he landed awkwardly following a challenge by West Brom's Richard Chaplow.
Edwards' injury was a blow to Sunderland's promotion bid, but the news that the Trinidad and Tobago star is running again and could be back within weeks will give boss Roy Keane a huge boost.
Edwards said: "It's great that I'm back doing some running again and I've been working with the ball a little bit so hopefully I won't lose too much fitness or my touch.
"I'm not involved in any physical contact though in training and we just have to see how the shoulder recovers from day to day.
"It's a shame for me because I felt I was playing well since my move to Sunderland and I was helping the team and you never want to pick up an injury when you're in good form.
"I've had a serious injury before in my career so, while it is disappointing to miss matches at the moment, I have to be grateful that it is not a lot worse.
"If things had worked out differently, I might have been out for the rest of the season but, as it is, it looks as though I'll definitely be back for some stage of it."
Sunderland have continued their promotion push without Edwards, cementing their place in the play-offs and moving to within a point of the automatic promotion slots.
He added: "I have to say the lads have done really well in the games that I've missed - seven points from a possible nine is an excellent return.
"We have improved our position in the play-offs with those results and have put extra pressure on the top two. I only hope it won't be too long before I am back in contention for a place." | <urn:uuid:d31835bf-63e4-4453-8f00-c5bafb3bfe6e> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cardiff-target-for-edwards-1488680 | 2024-04-24T04:15:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.988705 | 606 |
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Diego Forlan can go on to become as big a star as Man United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Like Solskjaer, Forlan was plucked from relative obscurity to bolster United's strike force two years ago.
Although the South American has taken longer to adapt to life in the Premiership than his Old Trafford team-mate, he is now starting to show why Ferguson snatched him from under Middlesbrough's noses with a #7 million swoop in 2001.
Forlan's 85th-minute Champions League winner against Panathinaikos last night was his fifth goal in six starts, ensured United will advance into the first knock-out stage of the competition and handed Ferguson a selection dilemma ahead of Sunday's title showdown with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
"We bought Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at 24 and he has developed fantastically well. I'm confident Diego will do the same," claimed the United chief.
"What has helped him is having the chance to play regularly.
"He is improving all the time and that is five goals now this season, which is a good return from the games he has played.
"Whenever you buy a young player, you know you are not getting the finished article. What you have is potential.
"When we signed Diego we had just lost Dwight Yorke, Andy Cole and Teddy Sheringham and we were looking for a young striker.
"He has established himself now. Sometimes, tactically we prefer to play one man behind a central striker but the form he has shown recently, it is difficult to leave him out."
Despite Ferguson's warm words, and his impressive contribution to the Red Devils' cause this season, it is difficult to see Forlan being handed a starting berth at Stamford Bridge.
Bad back permitting, prolific Dutchman Ruud van Nistelrooy is certain to earn a recall after spending last night's game on the bench, while the Neville brothers - also unused substitutes in Athens - and skipper Roy Keane, left at home to nurse his strained hamstring, are also bound to be involved.
Those four sets of fresh legs could be vital against the Londoners and the fact United scrambled to a win last night justified Ferguson's decision to rest his key men.
Though their performance was workmanlike at best, the way Group E has panned out, with the final leadership to be determined by United's encounter with Stuttgart in a fortnight no matter what the outcome of the penultimate games, offered Ferguson the chance to experiment.
Of his youngest trio, Darren Fletcher came through his central midfield outing on the credit side, Cristiano Ronaldo was the game's most potent attacking force on the right wing, while David Bellion marked his 75th-minute introduction by setting up Forlan's late winner.
"I wanted to see how some of our young players would cope in a European away game," revealed Ferguson.
"Central midfield will be Darren Fletcher's best position and the experience of playing this game will only help him in future games.
"Cristiano Ronaldo is the same. We seem to forget sometimes that he is only 18 and we have to pick and choose when we are going to use him.
"Near the end I felt we had to go for the victory, which was why I put David Bellion on and he was the one who changed the game for us."
Ferguson confirmed that none of his missing stars, plus defensive duo Rio Ferdinand and Mikael Silvestre who picked up second-half knocks, were in danger of missing Sunday's encounter. | <urn:uuid:535ac5a5-6feb-4cac-bed7-2763740ce3df> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/diego-gunnar-big-star-1670287 | 2024-04-24T02:19:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.981392 | 736 |
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Ginger Software Vs Grammarly: If you’re a constant author, you have actually probably heard of Grammarly A cloud-based inputting aide, Grammarly checks your writing for grammar, punctuation, quality, as well as interaction mistakes. Utilizing artificial intelligence, it can recognize errors and also suggest a substitute. Whether you’re writing an article or a lengthy e-mail, Grammarly can aid. Here’s a quick review of the service. Read on to discover whether Grammarly is right for you.
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Review on Grammarly
When you begin utilizing Grammarly, you are prompted to publish a new file, paste duplicated text, or send out the program a data. When you do, the program will ask you to define your goals, which will assist the program figure out which mistakes to flag and which to ignore. You can also alter the tone of your writing to match your desired audience. As soon as you have actually provided the required details, Grammarly will check your job. You’ll then be notified of the results.
To utilize Grammarly, you must first enroll in a free account. As soon as you do, you can upload any kind of creating product to look for plagiarism. You will certainly after that be motivated to pick your creating design and material group. Grammarly is free for non-public material and also requires a net link. You can choose to use the paid version if you want to prevent a premium account. You can additionally use it to enhance your writing completely free.
Grammarly Vs Writecheck
Among the best online writing devices, Grammarly overtakes Writecheck when it involves relieve of use. Unlike Writecheck, Grammarly provides a real-time performance record that reveals you just how your writing contrasts to others. This report is useful in establishing whether your work is much better or worse than your competitors. Additionally, it highlights any type of blunders you make in various color codes. And also, unlike Writecheck, Grammarly gives extensive explanations of errors.
Both tools have their advantages and disadvantages, but Grammarly is more useful for pupils than writers that are not yet acquainted with the English language. Offering helpful responses, Grammarly also determines and also fixes blunders that may trigger plagiarism. Unlike Writecheck, which can find and also report plagiarism, it calls for admin authorization. Both programs have huge databases and also can be used to examine plagiarism. Additionally, both programs can assist you write better documents by enhancing your vocabulary and word usage.
Both devices are affordable and also easy to use. They come in several formats to fulfill the requirements of both students and also professionals. Grammarly can be downloaded as an internet internet browser expansion, desktop computer app, add-on for Microsoft Word, as well as mobile key-board. Generally, Grammarly is a solid alternative for any author wanting to enhance their composing style. They also provide life time free versions. There are additionally paid versions of the devices, but free ones are offered for those who are new to the composing globe.
Microsoft Word Vs Grammarly
When it concerns record development tools, Microsoft Word outdoes Grammarly when it comes to ease of use. While Grammarly does a terrific job of taking care of grammar errors, it can not create complex documents, such as tables, graphs, and schedules. However if you don’t intend to use Microsoft Word, Grammarly is still a sensible option. The benefits and drawbacks of each application are reviewed below. You can pick which is ideal for you ultimately!
The Microsoft Editor is less costly than Grammarly, but it doesn’t have the advanced attributes of Grammarly You can utilize it anywhere, unlike Microsoft Editor. It also incorporates well with many applications, from emails to website. Grammarly also allows you specify your audience and also creating domain name to aid you pick the most effective alternative for you. Both of these devices can enhance the circulation of your writing. Grammarly is a much better selection in many methods.
Easybib Vs Grammarly
While both writing tools provide similar features, Grammarly has numerous sophisticated attributes, including once a week responses and also specialist editors. Along with supplying more advanced functions, Grammarly is more affordable than EasyBib, and its website consists of a call kind as well as a support page. Unlike EasyBib, nevertheless, grammar checkers can’t develop citations for writing in various other languages. Due to the fact that the software just deals with English, you’ll still need to exercise judgment when utilizing it.
One of the benefits of Grammarly is that it works with all versions of MS Word, whereas the disadvantage is that StyleWriter just collaborates with Microsoft Word. While Grammarly functions online, you’ll require a web connection to use it. While StyleWriter just deals with MS Word, Grammarly can be utilized on any type of operating system, including Linux. While Easybib works with Windows, Grammarly can be made use of on a Mac or Linux computer system.
For academic use, EasyBib is a good choice, as it makes developing citations effortless. The citations are automatically developed by getting in the URL of the source, although you can likewise produce them by hand. The free version look for basic grammar errors and also plagiarism in just a few seconds. Grammarly can find a high portion of plagiarism and also conserve you numerous hours. One disadvantage is that Grammarly can only examine a particular number of resources, which is not the most beneficial attribute.
Scribbr Vs Grammarly
Among the major distinctions in between Grammarly as well as Scribbr is that they both utilize the exact same proofreading tools. Grammarly is an online tool that can check numerous grammatical mistakes immediately. However, unlike Grammarly, which needs you to write your web content by hand, WhiteSmoke supplies inaccurate pointers. Both services are straightforward and also use numerous options for feeding web content right into them. You can publish files, kind straight into the online editor, or copy and paste from any kind of composing tool. Neither service, nonetheless, supplies this alternative.
While Scribbr is a lot more costly than the services of freelance duplicate editors, it guarantees publishable outcomes. It is finest suited for the most vital projects. While both products can be beneficial for authors, a premium quality checking service can make the difference between an abysmal write-up and a high-profile magazine. There are numerous comparable services, and also it is very important to choose the right one for your task.
Ludwig Vs Grammarly
The Ludwig Vs Grammarly discussion rages on. Both have their benefits as well as downsides. The good news is, there’s an easy way to make a decision which one is the far better tool for your creating demands. By using contextualized examples from the internet, Ludwig assists you create far better English. The best method to discover which one is better is to inspect the outcomes. Alternatively, you can do additional study online. The Ludwig web site receives around ten thousand page views a day and is made use of by greater than 75,000 individuals throughout 168 nations.
The Grammarly app does not call for any downloads to be set up on your gadget, and also its free version has lots of beneficial attributes. It additionally flaunts an instinctive control panel that reveals recent files, your account, as well as applications that incorporate with it. It likewise enables you to perform a proofread of your written work and also appropriate grammatic, punctuation, and also design mistakes. As a bonus, you can edit as well as refine your composing also after using Grammarly
Prowritingaid Vs Grammarly
Both Grammarly and ProWritingAid emphasize grammatic mistakes and also spelling blunders in your writing. They likewise highlight run-on sentences, easy voice, and also misspelled words. Users can pick to approve or reject adjustments from Grammarly’s dialogue box. Both tools work well with one of the most prominent material production platforms. For grammar and also punctuation modifications, Grammarly is the clear champion. However which is better?
When contrasting ProWritingAid as well as Grammarly, it is necessary to contrast just how each item works. Grammarly contrasts your writing against sector requirements to figure out whether it’s up to par. ProWritingAid, on the other hand, takes an extra customized technique to every records, providing suggestions for grammar as well as design. It additionally offers a creating coach that provides comments on your manuscript. As well as to cover it all off, it uses greater than 20 free records to aid you enhance your writing.
Grammarly Premium is considerably a lot more expensive than ProWritingAid, though some users enjoy the high discounts on premium plans. Premium plans approach a Netflix registration, so you’ll require to pony up an excellent portion of cash up front. Grammarly has a range of assimilations, consisting of a chrome expansion as well as combination with Microsoft Office for home windows. These, it functions with Scrivener and Google Docs. Both tools offer 24/7 consumer assistance and extensive understanding bases.
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With the recent catastrophic fires in Lahaina, Hawaii, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers has created a ticket link for the Sept. 6 game through which $5 for each ticket sold will be donated to help with relief efforts, according to a news release.
The Aloha United Way Maui Fire Relief Fund directs 100% of proceeds to support people affected by the devastating wildfires on the island. United Way partners with organizations such as the Red Cross and Salvation Army to distribute funds to people in need, the release said.
Fans are encouraged to show their support by wearing Aloha shirts to the Sept. 6 game, the release said. Hawaii print shirts will be available in the Birds’ Nest Team Store at a discount rate.
Sept. 6 is also the last Waggin’ Wednesday of the 2023 season. Fans can bring their pups to the ballpark for $1 with proof of up-to-date rabies, distemper, parvo and bordetella vaccines. Free pup cup treats are available with a concession stand purchase.
During the game, the Woodpeckers will highlight the 2023 dog show winners in the Waggin’ Wednesday Best in Show Finale, the release said.
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In today's fast-paced and ever-changing world, it is crucial for schools to prioritize meeting the cognitive needs of their students. At Cutler Jewish Day School, we understand the importance of nurturing the intellectual growth of our students and preparing them for success in their academic journey. One of the key ways we meet the cognitive needs of our students is through our curriculum, which is designed to foster critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. We believe that these skills are essential for our students to thrive in the 21st century. By incorporating critical thinking into our lessons, we encourage our students to analyze information, evaluate different perspectives, and make informed decisions. This not only helps them excel academically but also prepares them to be lifelong learners and active participants in their communities. Another way we meet the cognitive needs of our students is through our constructivist approach to learning. This approach recognizes that children construct knowledge based on their culture and lived experiences. We believe that learning is most effective when it is meaningful and relevant to students' lives. Our teachers plan explorations and hands-on activities that allow students to actively engage with the material and make connections to their own experiences. This not only enhances their understanding of the subject matter but also promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Authentic assessment is another important aspect of meeting the cognitive needs of our students. We believe that assessment should go beyond traditional tests and quizzes. Instead, we strive to authentically assess each child's understanding and progress through a variety of methods, such as projects, presentations, and portfolios. This allows us to gain a holistic view of each student's cognitive growth and tailor our instruction to meet their individual needs. At Cutler Jewish Day School, we are committed to providing an excellent school experience that promotes a love for learning and allows hearts and minds to soar. By meeting the cognitive needs of our students through a curriculum that fosters critical thinking and problem-solving, a constructivist approach to learning, and authentic assessment, we are preparing our students for success in their academic journey and beyond. Join us at Cutler Jewish Day School, where we believe in educating the "whole child" by meeting their cognitive, social, emotional, creative, and physical needs. Together, let's empower our students to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and lifelong learners. | <urn:uuid:fb91c8bd-03cb-4af4-a4ae-f5d151dcb618> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.cjdssc.com/post/meeting-the-cognitive-needs-of-students-at-cutler-jewish-day-school | 2024-04-24T03:34:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.961211 | 467 |
About thE COMPOSER
Created to Create
"We have become his poetry, a re-created people that will fulfill the destiny he has given each of us, for we are joined to Jesus, the Anointed One. Even before we were born, God planned in advance our destiny and the good works we would do to fulfill it! Ephesians 2:10 (The Passion Translation)
Christine James' music creations are inspired by the beauty of creation, personal life adventures, and the whispers and murmers of the Spirit of God. She feels the creative process starts in the soul, and finds is completion in the hearts of those whose ears it reaches.
Christine's works have won several awards, have been featured in a German documentary film, and commissioned for Boulder’s Multiple Piano Festival. Her music was honored in Denver’s Colorado Composers program, and at a presentation of American Woman Composers. Among her favorite creations are the musical soundtrack for Experiencing the Passion, and her most recent duets for piano and alto flute. Christine is a member of Rocky Mountain Composers. As a bassoonist, she held Principal Chair in the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, Fargo Moorhead Symphony Orchestra, and was founder/director of the Rocky Mountain Bassoon Choir. Currently, she is also a vocal coach, bassist and keyboardist for Citipointe Church in Loveland, Colorado. Original Music >
As an independent music teacher, Christine James is particularly interested in helping musicians develop tools that will prepare them for musical futures in today's world (composition, improvisation, studio recording, leading worship, playing or singing with performing groups, etc.) She strives to give her students a positive, comprehensive experience, through lessons, workshops, independent practice, and a variety of performance opportunities. Music Lesson Info >
Christine James recently discovered painting with alcohol inks, out of a desire to have original works for her new recording, Promises, and original music covers. She found this painting medium to apply beautifully to her jewelry making, and give a visual dimension to her musical inspirations. JEWELRY > ART >
Christine's most recent creative passion is music improvisation and live art collaboration. She will be seen showing this at the 2020 LOVELAND ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR, October 10, 11, 17 & 18 with Loveland Artist, Lisa Dubois at The Gressiwick, 426 N. Lincoln, Loveland, CO. Click here for details! Her music and jewelry will be available for viewing and purchase. | <urn:uuid:29782f40-6a86-4723-aa25-eeb43fc824f3> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.cjjamesmusic.com/cjjames-music-publications | 2024-04-24T02:17:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.951994 | 529 |
By ICAA Education
March 24, 2020
Follow the ICAA's program in Charleston from March 12 - 15, which studied the architecture, interiors, landscapes, and urbanism of this important city through a variety of measured and analytical drawing techniques. Blog posts on each day of the program are provided courtesy of Tour participants.
Thursday, March 12, by Patrick Suarez
We all arrived in informal ceremony on the beautiful, walkable campus grounds of the College of Charleston. Meeting in the auditorium at the Albert Simons Center for the Arts, named after the great Charleston preservationist, the evening began over wine and a charcuterie. This is the first ICAA drawing program I have attended, and it was a bold new opportunity. For many others, this was not the first nor even the second time. Regardless, excitement and enthusiasm were evident on all faces, as old acquaintances were reconnected and new ones were made.
The liturgy for the event was a word of welcome by Stephen Chrisman, with a round of introductions by both the instructors and the students in attendance, followed by lectures on the history of Charleston and the artistic science of drawing. The company of thirteen participants ranged from current undergraduate and graduate students, from the College of Charleston and the Catholic University of America in DC, to young and seasoned professionals in architecture, the allied arts, history, and theory. Everyone brought a particular interest for studying the architecture of Charleston, and several present were able to contribute based on years of accumulated knowledge in their field.
The first lecture was given by Dr. Nathaniel Walker, a current professor at the college, and covered the architectural and culturally interwoven history of Charleston as a colonial port city.
Dr. Walker presented in terrific rhetorical fashion, delivering a narrative of a city formed by the land and climate, its formation as an English planned city, and its cultural richness owing to its relationship with the greater African continent and Asia. Next, Stephen Chrisman, a New York architect and educator, presented a broad sweeping history of architectural study through measured drawing. Mr. Chrisman's presentation introduced the methodologies to be employed over the rest of the course, and demonstrated their significance for anyone interested in the study of architecture. Clay Rokicki, an architect at Historical Concepts and the final lecturer of the evening, presented on drawing as well. Instead of measured drawing, Mr. Rokicki outlined the drawing's use as an artistic pursuit aimed at the capturing of memory. Both Mr. Chrisman and Mr. Rokicki's presentations set the framework for the coursework to be done over the next few days.
Friday, March 13, by Hanna PropstOn Friday, we met at our first drawing site, the Charleston Market’s head building. Market Hall was built in 1841 and is an excellent example of the Greek Doric order, as it was built as a copy of the Temple of Wingless Victory in Athens. This was a lovely little warmup exercise for everyone, as Market Hall is straightforward with basic detailing.
We started with a perspective sketch and later moved on to measured drawings around the entrance. At first, I felt quite stiff as it had been a few weeks since I’d picked up a pencil to draw, but with guidance from Michael Mesko, it started to feel more natural again as I worked through the perspective. I decided to analyze the ironwork on the stair, which I found to be a challenging but fulfilling task.
While the measured drawing is unfinished (which became a theme during the drawing tour for me) I was able to get the overall layout along with photos, so that I can go back to this drawing at home and understand the proportions and measurements all the same.
The following drawing site was the Miles Brewton House, a private residence built between 1765 and 1769 which remains as one of the best examples of double house (four rooms on the first floor divided by a central stair hall) American Georgian architecture. We were fortunate enough to gain access to the interiors by the current owner, which was an absolute treat. The interiors - millwork and finishes - have been painstakingly preserved, but the current family lives in the home comfortably with antique furnishings. I am incredibly grateful for the rare opportunity to explore the interiors and to see the backyard and façade. We were allowed to sketch the exterior, and I was quite taken by the chippendale gate that led under the entry stair into the lower house, so I studied it via a measured drawing. The gate had interesting proportions and was a good bit more squat than we would expect it to be today. That said, it was worked out beautifully with really lovely attention to detail.
The next stop was at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, and I decided to give myself a break from measured drawing and take on a perspective. I found a secluded but sunny spot in the cemetery and settled in to produce the drawing below. I was able to employ a few tricks that Stephen, Michael, and Clay showed us to get this one up and running and it is one of my favorite drawings from the trip. The current rendition of St. Philip's was erected between 1835 and 1836, with the Wren-Gibbs spire added in 1850. The church has three pediments in the Tuscan Order, the north facing of which I’ve drawn below.
The final stop of the day was the Aiken Rhett House. The house was originally built in 1820, but was renovated in the 1830’s and again in the 1850’s. When the Historic Charleston Foundation acquired the house in 1975, it had not been altered since the mid-19th century, and the foundation adopted a “preserve-as-found” approach to the preservation so the house can be experienced in an unaltered state. I find this to be a fascinating approach given the various preservation/restoration arguments, and one with which I whole-heartedly agree. The interiors have a hauntingly beautiful patina that makes me wonder more about the home’s prior inhabitants more than any polished restoration has done. I spent so much time taking in the interiors that ended up with little left to draw, so I tackled a quick drawing of the architrave around the window of one of the upstairs bedrooms that is very straightforwardly Georgian.
Saturday, March 14, by Parker Hansen
The next day was split between Drayton Hall and Middleton Place. Drayton is a remarkably preserved house from 1750. Aside from early repairs or alterations, the building has been left largely untouched. We were given a tour of the inside and sent off to draw the exterior.
I drew two perspectives and made a measured drawing of the rusticated entry below the rear stair, largely to compare to the similar condition I’d drawn earlier at the Miles Brewton house.
This was followed by a visit to Middleton Place. The house which stood there no longer exists, but surrounding the ruins, well-preserved English gardens are laid out to mediate between the natural landscape and the imposed order of the former house.
I was able to pace out the gardens and created a rough plan of the landscape.
At the close of the day, the group visited Catfiddle Street, an exciting new development that uses long-lasting natural material to add to Charleston’s architectural history. It’s gratifying to see such a thoughtful series of buildings being constructed with beauty, longevity, and sustainability as guiding principles to the urban and architectural design.Friday, March 15, by Alexander SandersonSignificantly, Porter's Lodge was the last building that I drew during the tour. Modeled after the Roman Triumphal Arch type, students of the College of Charleston honor the tradition of passing through this building during graduation ceremonies, and I felt like I participated in a similar tradition as the drawing tour came to an end here.
For this building, I chose to do a hybrid of measured drawing and analytical elevation, since it seemed to have an interesting mix of proportions. With columns and pilasters squeezed together and arched openings punching through the opposite façade, this small but dense-looking building seemed like it could have been sculpted out of a single block of stone.
Following the final drawing exercises on the College of Charleston campus, participants gathered together with their instructors for a final review of all of their work during the program.
Everyone had the opportunity to see how their drawings progressed over the course of the weekend, as well as to see what details other participants had chosen to focus on. The group departed back home following a final lunch.
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Moreover, the material used should be compatible with the intended purpose of the final product. Is it possible to freeze the substance, for example? Is there a way to microwave this material? Additionally, the material of the container should be taken into consideration. In addition, if you want your package to be resealable, you will need the right material for it.
7. The Cost
There is no denying that money is a big factor. The issue with this, however, is that your package’s design will eventually define the specs for production, and here is where a professional packaging design consultant can be of immense value.
If you are looking for custom packaging that is both practical and appealing, as well as cost-effective, it is best to work with a team of package designers that know exactly what you want and can accommodate your budget.
When it comes to putting together the packaging for your products, think of it as an investment.
Function comes into play when you have made up your mind about package design. It does not matter how beautiful the design is if the product does not work correctly.
No matter how beautiful the food packaging, if it can not go from the factory to the store without being destroyed, it is useless.
Choosing materials that are built for strength is essential whether your product is big, fragile, or in any other odd form. Also choosing stuff like secure packing tape is important to ensure secure packaging.
Special considerations are also required for long-lasting products that must be distinctive even after many years on the shelf. A UV-treated high-gloss, liquid-based coating with a better print quality may be the answer.
The Possibilities Are Endless
There are many options for materials. Only your money, sustainability, and possibly your creativity are the only constraints. Consider all of your available options, and then devise a strategy that focuses on your target audience.
Before you put anything on the shelf, double-check that it conveys your brand’s message to your target audience.
It is impossible to make a mistake when it comes to judging the appropriate materials to box your items. In the end, your product’s packaging might be one of the most important determinants of its success.
An attractive, sustainable, eye-catching and high-quality packaging may be created by considering all of the dynamics mentioned. Thus, you may be certain that your company’s material selection process will be both smooth and fruitful. As a result, your business’s merchandise will always be visually appealing whether it is food or bomber jacket in bulk.
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Tom Williams brings you the latest search engine optimisation news, including confusion in the SEO industry by the June 25th update, AMP video errors, and denial of the Google Fred update.
Google June 25th Update Leaves Industry Confused
Barry Schwartz of Search Engine Roundtable has admitted defeat. He writes that, after receiving more than 70 web sites claiming they were hit by the 25 June update, and requesting data from SEMRush and RankRanger, he can find no discernible pattern to it.
According to Schwartz, the categories of sites that got hit were varied, from blogs and news sites to e-commerce sites, directories and even basic corporate web sites.
Schwartz also saw no pattern by industry or by the ad content of the sites hit.
Did the 25 June algorithm update hit your site? Think you have discovered a pattern? Let us know.
Google Issues AMP Video Error Notifications
On 5 July, Google started sending out new AMP errors for incorrect video embeds on AMP.
The error read:
Google systems have detected AMP pages on your site that are missing videos contained in their corresponding canonical pages. Users expect to find all of the relevant content on an AMP page they would find on the equivalent canonical page. For the best user experience, we strongly recommend embedding all relevant videos in both pages.
However, when Barry Schwartz from Search Engine Roundtable looked into this it appeared that, for his site at least, most of the videos highlighted as incorrect were old videos that possibly no longer existed of were not worth fixing because the content was stale.
See Search Engine Roundtable for screen shots of the message and further details.
To Bold Or Not To Bold?
According to John Mueller of Google, bold text may get you a little more ranking weight, and could certainly boost usability.
Questioned via Twitter, Mueller wrote:
You'll probably get more out of bolding text for human users / usability in the end. Bots might like, but they're not going to buy anything.
Bold tags might not attract a bot, but they certainly attract attention on the page from readers. What’s your take? To bold or not to bold?
See Search Engine Roundtable for more.
Google: Fred Who?
According to Google’s John Mueller there was no Fred update, despite the company officially confirming it a couple of months ago.
Talking on a Hangout with Search Engine Roundtable, Mueller stated that:
From our point of view there was no Fred update. This is a name that was given externally to a bunch of updates that we've been doing over time. So it's not the case that there's this one thing that is changing in search.
The announcement has the SEO world talking. See Search Engine Roundtable for the video, transcript and comments on this story.
Whiteboard Friday – Competing With Comparison Sites
Rand Fishkin took us on an SEO Mission Impossible with last week’s Whiteboard Friday, as he tackled the subject of competing with comparison sites in the SERPs. This mission was to rank a single brand website for a broad, plural search query with comparative intent.
Rand discussed the challenges and provided five solutions to help sites rank on high-value comparative terms.
Watch the video now.
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2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: Slightly smaller, much better looking
Not just another "coupe-over," the Atlas' new Cross Sport variant is a shorter, two-row model aimed squarely at Honda's similarly sized Passport.
Crossover-coupes are a curious trend these days, sacrificing space and utility for sporty style. The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport narrowly avoids the trope.
Indeed, its roofline and overall length have been truncated, but the SUV still boasts plenty of cargo capacity.
The "sport" part of the Sport Cross equation appears to be missing. The suspension and powertrain are identical (and identically tuned) to the standard Atlas.
The smaller two-row model is aimed at buyers who don't need to seat seven. Losing 5 inches of length makes it a little easier to park.
It's amazing how the tweaks to the roofline and more steeply raked rear glass give the appearance of a planted and aggressive stance.
In fact, the Cross Sport is just over 2 inches shorter than its more upright sibling, which costs passengers an equal measure of headroom.
Buyers have the choice of a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder or a V6 engine in the bay. The V6 boasts a bit more towing capacity, but doesn't feel much more potent around town.
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The Cross Sport's main competitor is the Honda Passport.
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A new Operation Multiplier; the Senate votes to end plane mask mandates; the First Lady's husband gets Covid; Spring Break; WaPo rebukes school mask mandates; Thailand pays jab claims; and more...
All of you airplane travelers have your cell phones at the ready. There are going to be some hellacious battles worthy of documentation. Taking away the masks is going to be equivalent to taking away their child. I'm always looking for a good laugh. Of course, they won't remove theirs....ever, but the rest of you best prepare for the loon brigade.
I gave 52 to the candidate. I’m so glad DeSantis is leading in Miami dade county. This is great news. I don’t think we are south manhattan. We are divided and I live surrounded by Cuban exile republicans from the 60s first and second generation most of us gather at La Carreta on bird road to protest. Viva cuba libre! We love trump and DeSantis.
Donated and wrote a message..." Coffee & Covid has your back!"
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Del Bigtree, host of The Highwire, just launched a lawsuit to remove masks on planes.
I just donated to Joe Harding from NH. I'm a life-long democrat but no more! I have been red-pilled! Love Coffee & Covid! Thank you for all you do!
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"Harris skipped a large White House “Equal Pay” event yesterday, leading many to speculate that she also may be experiencing symptoms."
Nah, inappropriate outbursts of loud cackling isn't a COVID symptom.
Harding got my bucks, and I actually bothered to read the campaign page this time- fortunately this is a candidate I don't have to be a single-issue supporter on.
So what is behind the recent spate of truth telling? It's not organic, it never is.
Is it just politics and fear of a mid-term wipeout? If so, why is it happening worldwide? Also, why is it happening in places like LA County (my home for now) where even Stalin himself could be elected if he had a "D" after his name?
It has to be more than just politics. My guess is that the truth behind the vaccine adverse events is cataclysmic, and all the vax pushers (virtually every level of gov't) are trying to pretend they weren't behind it and hoping people forget. All the signs are there with the excess deaths and warning from insurance companies. Those in power must know. I hope I'm wrong but I don't think so.
Done! Thank you also Jeff.
Note sent:Thank you for standing up for our children and parents! I heard about what you did from Jeff Childers at Coffee and Covid. Now if only Florida's sanity could spread to us northerners! You have my heartfelt gratitude.
RE: India relations with the US
Considering India's essential role in ingredients and finished pharmaceutical products, very interesting play by the DC crowd.
Reminds me of a dimwit, who was responding to someone's lament of the plight of farmers, that she didn't care as she got her food from a grocery store.
Please, please, please, Jeff, deploy the C & C army and let us all (100,000) send a mask to Mitt. 🤪
Also why is Charlie Crist trying to stay relevant-NO ONE can beat DeSantis (unless it is stolen like 2020)
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This section is all about the roast, I try to share some basic ground work and elaborate on things that influence the flavor in the bean.
Wet hulled coffees felt a little more forgiving when roasting, they took heat well and seemed to respond less aggressively when changing variables such as heat and air flow.
The washed coffee seemed to be influenced much more easily to variable adjustment and created larger swings in temps.
- Internal temp of roaster
- The temperature inside the roaster, often displayed through roasting software, used to dictate roast levels
- Bean temp
- Temperature of bean, when inside roasting machine, used to gauge level of roast
- Rate of rise temp
- The bean’s internal temperature that indicates how fast or how slow the bean is roasting
I anticipated a much faster roast at a higher charge temp, to bring out lighter notes in the coffee. I wanted to slow the rate of rise temperature to possibly lengthen the maillard phase and aimed for a relatively short development stage.
My goal was to bring the brighter notes out in the coffee that come from the washed process, when heat is applied up front. I also wanted to bring out the sweetness in the bean by lengthening the middle of the roast to increase caramelization. Then finish with a short development time to finish the roast at about 1 to 2 minutes after first crack.
- Charge temp
- The internal temperature of the roaster when the bean is dropped into the roaster
- Maillard reaction phase
- The Maillard reaction is a chemical reaction between an amino acid and a reducing sugar, induced by heat in the coffee roasting process. It results in the browning color of coffee as well as many volatile aromatics and flavors. It is not unique to coffee, and is at work in a variety of food conversion or cooking operations: toasted bread, malted barley, roasted or seared meat, dried or condensed milk.
- Development phase
- Development is the final phase of the roast, lasting from first crack to the end of the roasting cycle; the end temperature of the roast will depend on the desired roast degree. Development is generally accepted to be the phase of the roast most directly responsible for flavor modulation and development.
- First crack
- First crack in one of two distinct heat-induced pyrolytic reactions in coffee. It is distinguished by a cracking or popping sound in the coffee, and occurs between 390 and 410 degrees Fahrenheit in most coffee roasters. It has a sound more similar to the popping of popcorn, whereas the Second Crack that occurs around 440 to 450 Fahrenheit has a more shallow, rapid sound, like the snapping of Rice Krispies cereal in milk! First crack involves a rapid expansion of the coffee seed, and marks the point where water and carbon dioxide fracture, leading to the liberation of moisture from the coffee in the form of steam. First crack opens the crease in the bean enough to release remaining silverskin, or chaff. First crack is a clue to the roaster-operator about the roast level, and it's termination generally marks the first stage (City Roast) where coffee is acceptably dark enough to enjoy.
I anticipated being able to roast 6 test batches at 18oz each and roasting light, medium and dark for each bean.
What actually happened
I used a Mill City roaster to test roast because it allowed me to connect to Cropster, a roasting software that takes quantitative data in real time. This is a great tool to assist in finding a roast profile that works for coffee beans, then duplicating it.
The first change for me was the size of the roaster. I traditionally roast between 5 and 7 pound per roast, this time I was only roasting 1.125 pounds. The Mill City is a very detailed roaster that allows for multiple variable controls, this adds to the complexity of the roast.
In the beginning roasts I followed a specific protocol and adjusted the variables according to what I was achieving in my roasts. My first few roasts were charged at way too high of a temperature and though I didn't get any scorching on the beans, the turning point, color change and first crack times were all about 2 minutes shorter than they should have been.
- Scorching refers to a roast error that can be discerned by inspecting the roasted coffee, where darker burn marks appear in patches, especially on the flat surfaces. These can be seen as the coffee reaches 1st crack, but can sometimes be hidden by roast color at darker roast levels. But the flavor defect that results will remain. It can easily be tasted in the cup; burnt or smoke flavors, or a lack of sweetness. It is usually the result of an over-heated roast environment (initial drum temperature too high), or over-charged roast drum (too much coffee in the drum, or possibly not enough air movement. Scorching is also called Facing.
- Turning point
- The turning point is the first big change in your roast profile. It’s when the heat stops falling, and starts increasing instead. And although your roast may have only just started, when this happens you’ve already established how the entire roast will continue.
- Color Change
- Before roasting, coffee beans are blue-green. They change to brown because of the production of melanoidins. These are polymers that form when sugars and amino acids combine under heat. Chaff, or silverskin, will also come off during roasting. This is the papery outer layer of the coffee bean.
The first roast of Timor finished at about 5 min and I was aiming for a roast time of 6 to 8 minutes.
For the second roast of Timor I lowered the heat and left it alone. I felt it stalled towards the end of the roast. Though the lower temp allowed a longer maillard phase it could have used more. This was my favorite roast and most balanced
The third roast I adjusted the heat at turnaround and this ended up shortening the maillard phase. This cup was the second best tasting roast for Timor.
For Papua New Guinea's first roast, I adjusted the heat to medium and the fan to low for charge. At turnaround I increased the fan to medium and didn't touch the heat. I increased the fan speed to high at the first crack and finished the coffee just before the second crack. If you look closely (pic included below) you can see a sheen on the coffee, it's an oil layer that comes to the surface when you roast into the second crack as your bean temperature increases.
What I learned
Test or profile roasting is a process and doesn't always go according to plan. All data is informative at some level and gives indication of how the bean will react under heat. This information is instrumental to finding the best roast profile.
Overall the time spent roasting both Papua New Guinea and Timor was informative and allowed me to better understand how these washed coffees roast.
I look forward to sharing my notes and roasting curves on the first batch of this series.
Batch 1 Series 1 Roasting Notes
September 2nd, 2022
My first roast of the day:
Papua New Guinea (1st roast of day)
- For the most part the roast went amazingly well. I had a great turn around time, my rate of rise was on par and the temps were all progressing at the pace I anticipated. But the first roast of the day was not a solid representative of the remaining roasts.
- The roaster usually is inaccurate on the first roasts if it has not been warmed up properly. There are a few ways you can acclimate the roaster to be consistent and I try to follow those, but still usually have a small variant in roasting temps and curves
My second roast of the day:
Papua New Guinea (2nd roast of day)
- Though I followed a specific protocol to heat up the roaster it was still not consistent and seemed to run a little hotter and quicker than the first roast
- I heat the roaster well above charge temp and then let it cool to charge temp several times before my first roast
- The differences influenced the color change temp, first crack time and ending temp of roasts
- First roast, first crack was two minutes longer than the second roast
- Temperature of second roast crack, was 3 degrees hotter than the first roast
- The second roast bean temp was 8 degrees hotter when dropped out of the roaster
- Overall both roasts had similar development times and the variants were not large enough to create noticable changes in flavor
My third roast of the day:
Timor Leste (3rd roast of day)
- I knew that the roaster was warmed up at this point and I started to create more consistency in the roasts.
- My only issue with this roast is the drying phase, I am aiming to be closer to a 30% v. the 40% accomplished in this roast
- With a shorter “drying phase” I hope to bring out more of the brighter flavors in the coffee
- Overall the roast went according to plan, but little details can add up so I focus on duplicating roasts as closely as possible
- My mindset after the first roast was to leave the heat alone and to adjust the temperatures with airflow of the roaster
My fourth roast of the day:
Timor Leste (4th roast of day)
- This roast was very similar to the last roast and I was able to closely repeat most of the previous roasts key phases
- I achieved about 2% more time in the maillard phase
- Hopefully adding to the sweetness in the coffee
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This unique The Wizard of Oz Commemorative has been fully licensed and approved by Warner Bros. Consumer Products and features the official The Wizard of Oz emblem on the back.
Your gold-plated commemorative has been hand-mounted into a collector card and encapsulated to preserve its flawless finish for years to come.
Limited Edition - Complimentary Display Stand
Just 19,500 of these premium commemoratives will ever be issued. This won’t be nearly enough to satisfy generations of The Wizard of Oz fans around the country.
Plus, your Capsule Edition comes complete with a FREE presentation stand making it the perfect addition to a collection and a really original adornment to an office or bedroom.
With Christmas just around the corner, this would make an unusual stocking filler for the collector or The Wizard of Oz fan in your life.
Don’t miss out, add yours to your cart today!
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- Metal: Gold-plated brass
- Finish: Proof
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As we get closer to Friday, we’re looking forward to finding plenty of fun things to do in Cape Town this weekend. This week, we have a mixed bag of events, catering to just about every budget, mood and preference. For stompers, we have a trance party taking place along the beautiful Cape coastline. For wine enthusiasts, we have an epic wine festival. We also have the renowned Design Indaba, and free music concerts at the V&A Waterfront. Whatever you’re in the mood for, and whatever your budget is looking like after payday, you are sure to find something to do amidst this mixture of events.
The amazing thing about South Africa’s Mother City is that you will never battle to find things to do in Cape Town this weekend or any other weekend. From outdoor activities to nightlife, this city has something for everyone. If you’re still looking for things to do in Cape Town this weekend even after reading through the ideas below, be sure to have a look at our blog. We feature a huge variety of ideas for singles, couples and families alike. Otherwise, to see what the weekend has in store for you, let’s get right onto our weekend round-up!
Fun Things to Do in Cape Town This Weekend
Ready to see what the city has lined up? Let’s go, then! Here are our top picks on the very best things to do in Cape Town weekend, 23 to 25 February 2018.
Design Indaba Festival of Creativity 2018
Running from Wednesday 21 to Saturday 24 February 2018, the highly acclaimed Design Indaba Festival of Creativity is a must for anyone with a passion for art, design and inspiration. The conference takes place at the Artscape in the Foreshore, with a number of events taking place over its course. From the website, here’s what to expect: “It’s more than a conference; it’s more than a music festival. It’s the annual do-tank at the intersection of innovation, business, social impact design and creative expression. For the Conference, we’ve curated a lineup of design thinkers, artists, exhibitions and performances from Africa and the rest of the world. We’re extending the experience to include Nightscape, an inner-city festival immersed at the Artscape Piazza.” Visit www.designindaba.com/festival to learn more about tickets, stands and events.
Stellenbosch Wine Festival
Running all weekend, you can head on down to the Cape Winelands for the Stellenbosch Wine Festival from Friday until Sunday. Taking place at the Coetzenburg Sports Grounds, this wine festival celebrates the upcoming autumn with a wide range of tastings, sales, food stalls and activities. General Wine Experience Tickets cost R150-R190, while Premium Wine Experience Tickets cost R350, all via Webtickets. Hundreds of wine estates from the area will be showcasing their red, white, blends and MCC varietals. As the oldest wine festival in the region, this event is a must for any wine lover. For details and tickets, visit www.stellenboschwinefestival.co.za.
Free Live Music Concerts at the Waterfront Amphitheatre
Head on down to the V&A Waterfront on Saturday 24 February 2018 for the Summer Sessions presented by Smart Car. There are two free concerts taking place at the amphitheatre this Saturday. First up on the stage, from 18h15 and 18h45, we have Josh Wantie – a Durban-born and Cape Town-based rising star who has released hits such as Go Under and Fall Again. A bit later, from 19h00 until 20h00, we have the epic local alternative band, Gangs of Ballet, taking to the stage to perform a number of their hits, including Something, Hello Sweet World and Don’t Let Me Go. These concerts are free for everyone – simply show up and enjoy the show as we ease into the end of summer.
Alien Safari – Wild Spirits
On Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 February 2018, Alien Safari – Wild Spirits takes place at Kogel Bay, just next to Gordon’s Bay. Tickets cost R420 via Quicket. There is also an additional vehicle levy charged per car. For each additional passenger, this levy is reduced by R50. That means it will be R250 for a single person, R150 for two people, R100 for three people, and R0 for four or more people. International trance acts include Tsuyoshi Suzuki, Audiomatic, and Burn in Noise, while local acts include Dan Scott, Dala and many others. For more info, visit the official lineup at http://aliensafari.net/line-up.
As you can see, this list has a little bit of everything… music, wine, cinema, design and festivities. Still in need of inspiration? Have a look at our list of awesome experiences exclusive to Cape Town. You can also find ideas such as our list of cool restaurants you need to try at least once, try some incredible outdoor adventures, browse our epic A to Z list of things to do in Cape Town, plan a day trip from Cape Town, discover the city’s restaurants by neighbourhood or enjoy one of these exclusive City Bowl experiences.
You could also try one of our super rewarding Cape Town tours, hire a car and create your own adventure or plan a getaway with friends that you will never forget. Whatever you plan to do over the weekend, be safe, have fun and make sure that you make the most of every moment! We hope that you have enjoyed this list of fun things to do in Cape Town this weekend. | <urn:uuid:63918785-92b2-4f40-a34f-d226edcf4c32> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.cometocapetown.com/best-things-cape-town-weekend-23-25-february-2018/ | 2024-04-24T03:49:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.936695 | 1,191 |
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“Moving from the in-house sourcing subsidiary of the Segafredo Zanetti Group – a major international coffee house – to a market-facing trading company means that it is even more vital for Cofiroasters that we capture each and every efficiency opportunity that comes our way.
We were impressed by CommoChain as it directly addresses one of the main pain points traders face on a day-to-day basis, in this case, the difficulty to adequately capture all the details related to samples management.
The added benefit of CommoChain is that not only do we make measurable gains in terms of costs and time, but as importantly we are in a position to offer a premium service to our clients and co-create value.” | <urn:uuid:075c6ce5-3973-4a12-a5cb-38371b4e3170> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.commochain.io/ | 2024-04-24T01:59:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.955325 | 460 |
After a five-week trial in which Compass Lexecon expert Jon Orszag testified twice, a California jury provided Hewlett Packard (HP) what the Wall Street Journal called a "resounding victory," deciding that Oracle must pay HP $3 billion for breach of contract. The damage award was the precise amount calculated by Mr. Orszag, a Senior Managing Director at Compass Lexecon and a member of the firm's Executive Committee, and is the largest verdict in the United States so far this year, according to Bloomberg.
The dispute between Oracle and HP began in March 2011 when Oracle announced that it had discontinued database software development for HP's mission-critical, Itanium servers. HP's counsel – Jeff Thomas and Sam Liversidge of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP – retained Mr. Orszag and Compass Lexecon to calculate damages associated with Oracle's breach of contract, as well as potential damages associated with Oracle's counter-claim that HP had made false and misleading statements.
Mr. Orszag testified at the jury trial in the Superior Court of California County of Santa Clara in San Jose, California. He showed that Oracle's conduct caused a substantial decline in HP's Itanium business and that over a ten-year period, HP had lost, and was expected to lose, a total of $3 billion in profits. Mr. Orszag presented alternative estimates of damages based on both HP business plans and econometric analyses that produced damage amounts in the range of his preferred approach. Mr. Orszag also testified at trial about the flaws in the arguments put forward by the economic and technical experts for Oracle, as well as the fundamental problems with the damage estimate put forward by Oracle's expert in its counter-claim relating to HP's alleged false and misleading statements.
In the end, the jury completely accepted Mr. Orszag's $3 billion damage estimate in its award to HP.
The Los Angeles-based Compass Lexecon team was led by Kevin Green, Mike Smith, and Steve Stanis, and included Aren Megerdichian and Shuting Zhang. They both supported Mr. Orszag and assisted HP's trial team, who were led by Gibson Dunn and included Robert Frank of Choate Hall & Stewart LLP; Mark Ferguson and Mike Valaik of Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP; and Camille Olson of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. | <urn:uuid:71bf4075-6791-4920-bd50-3309588ff267> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.compasslexecon.com/cases/jury-awards-hp-3-billion-precise-damage-estimate-of-compass-lexecon-expert/ | 2024-04-24T03:26:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.964568 | 494 |
Private data has been lost by or stolen from UK local councils more than 1,000 times since 2008, a report says.
The data included details relating to children and vulnerable people in care, campaign group Big Brother Watch said.
Some 132 authorities said they had had a total of 1,035 cases of data loss or theft between 2008 and 2011.
The Information Commissioner said it was vital councils kept data secure. The Local Government Association for England and Wales declined to comment.
Big Brother Watch director Nick Pickles said the research – based on answers to freedom of information requests – showed a “shockingly lax attitude” to protection of confidential information by some councils.
Some 263 councils reported no losses, while a further 38 did not respond.
The report revealed that information about at least 3,100 children and young people was compromised in 118 cases.
Lost ‘in street’
At least 244 laptops and portable computers, 98 memory sticks and 93 mobile devices went missing.
Only 55 incidents were reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and only nine people lost their jobs as a result, according to the councils which responded.
Buckinghamshire and Kent reported the most data loss incidents with 72 cases each, followed by Essex with 62 and Northamptonshire with 48.
Cases included scanned case notes belonging to Kent council being found on Facebook and an unencrypted memory stick containing childcare data lost on a Durham street.
In Birmingham, one lost USB stick included the names, addresses, contact details, tenancy type and ethnic origin of 64,000 tenants. In that case, the member of staff was suspended and later resigned.
Mr Pickles said: “This research highlights a shockingly lax attitude to protecting confidential information across nearly a third of councils.
“The fact that only a tiny fraction of staff have been dismissed brings into question how seriously managers take protecting the privacy of their service users and local residents.
“Despite having access to increasing amounts of data and being responsible for even more services, local authorities are simply not able to say our personal information is safe with them.”
The ICO has called for new powers to carry out compulsory audits in the local government sector.
An ICO spokesman said: “It’s vital that local authorities properly live up to their legal responsibility to keep personal data secure, particularly where it is sensitive information about children and young people.
“Our concern isn’t just that councils have the right policies and procedures in place; it’s about bringing about a culture among staff whereby everyone takes their responsibilities seriously and effective data handling becomes second nature.
“We’re calling for powers to conduct compulsory audits in the local government sector and will this week submit a formal business case to the Ministry of Justice asking the government to give us such powers.”
Local government minister Grant Shapps welcomed the report saying it “reinforces the need for steps to protect the privacy of law-abiding local residents”.
In October, MPs on the justice select committee called for tougher personal data abuse laws, suggesting courts should have the power to jail people who breach the Data Protection Act. | <urn:uuid:7b81d2d9-e357-45b8-a1b9-760381a9e0cd> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.conceptmanagement.co.uk/news/personal-data-lost-132-councils/ | 2024-04-24T03:42:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.961357 | 654 |
Wool Carpet with Stripes
As part of the same name collection, the Mélange Stripes rug by nanimarquina combines traditional carpet art with modern and graphical design that almost exudes Scandinavian charm.
The fashionable design is not a surprise knowing that the design was created by the fashion designer Sybilla, who skillfully combines contemporary accents and an Oriental flair with the Mélange collection.
The Mélange rug is made of 100% wool and carefully crafted with the Kilim technique. Thus, each rug is a special unique piece that unites both design and craftsmanship.
Coming in different sizes, the Stripes rug is adorned by a graphical pattern, complemented by red welting on the rug’s edges, giving it a special highlight. | <urn:uuid:785e322d-e09a-4f01-bcbc-5276e5ebd31f> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.connox.com/categories/home-textiles/rugs/nanimarquina-melange-stripes.html | 2024-04-24T03:04:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.936499 | 160 |
Benoît Deneufbourg was born in Belgium in 1977 and studied design and interior architecture at the Saint-Luc Arts University in Brussels.
Deneufbourg runs his own design office for Industrial Design “B.dnb designStudio” since 2004. The designs of the Brussels design studio are embossed by interest in material and manufacture processing. Many different disciplines are included in the B.dnb designStudio’s work, among them furniture design, lamps and accessories, installations and graph design.
Benoît Deneufbourg work in order to create his own design speaking: The Belgian understands design as a research laboratory for shapes, materials and processing techniques. The aim of his company B.dnb is to find innovations that are simple and effective at the same time.
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It all depends on what you bring to the table and what position you join the business as. To give a fair idea though you can get some idea below. We are very transparent with our employees as well as with our potential hires so there is a lot of detail below to show you what and how we earn.
If you don’t want to read lots of dry info you can just see the summary here and not read on!
Average people earn roughly £27,000
Top billers earn £39,240+
Average people earn roughly £40,000
Top billers earn £55,612+
Average people earn roughly £50,000
Top billers earn £95,400+
In your first year with us every time you hit target each quarter (every 3 months), we bump your basic by £1,000 plus you should be able to earn over target commission if you’re doing well in the job.
The best new consultant in 2021 through his overperformance earned £39,240.
Usually year 2 however some employees have been promoted to this level as early as 8 months in to a career with us.
Our best performing Senior Consultant took home £55,612
Usually year 2 or 3 depending on how hard you work as to how quickly you get promoted
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Not a simple award, one of the most important in the world.
We are proud to announce the double award for Cordivari Design: TESSUTO, designed by Marco Pisati, and WINDOW, designed by Beatrice De Sanctis, win the Red Dot Design Award 2022.
The Red Dot Design Award recounts a tradition that has lasted more than 60 years. It was founded in July 1954 by the "Verein Industrieform" association on the initiative of Professor Dr. Carl Hundhausen of Krupp.
Over the years the event, due to its excellent qualities, has met with global attention.
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Police in Cornwall have been carrying out stop checks on vehicles to ensure people are only going out when necessary.
This afternoon, officers were spotted on Treninnick Hill in Newquay.
A witness said: "Police road blocks in action Newquay. Stopping everyone, and asking purpose of journey."
Earlier in the day, St Austell police explained how they stopped someone who was planning to collect equipment to clean their gutters.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that officers will now be stopping people to ensure their journey is essential.
They said: "Today in Cornwall a number of neighbourhood patrols have carried out stop checks on vehicles travelling within the county. The purpose of these checks is to engage with the public and to explain and reiterate the request from government, ensuring people have considered if their journey is essential.
"The purpose, at this time, is not to enforce the direction set out by the government, but to prepare communities for the new police powers which will be put in place in the coming days.
"This measure is one of many that the force have actioned today, including high visibility foot patrols, pro-active discussions around Public Health England advice and deploying units as broadly as possible.
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Attention job seekers: Welcome to Work Wanted – Post your skills and experience. Have employers contact you. Check out our step by step instructions on how to use Work Wanted, our latest job seeker tool.
Corridor Careers has launched a simple solution for job seekers and employers to get noticed in the midst of a complicated job market.
Work Wanted provides a way for job seekers and employers to seek their ideal employment match without the stress of resumes and lengthy job postings. Simple. Fast. Free.
This job seeker tool is free for both candidates and employers in response to COVID-19 and its impact on Eastern Iowa’s job market. Let’s get into how you can use it!
Step 2: Post a Work Wanted Ad
Click the button from your dashboard to use the Work Wanted job seeker tool.
Step 3: Fill out the form
Fill out the form with your preferred job title, skills, and experience.
Step 4: Review your listing and submit
Preview your Work Wanted listing as you fill out the form.
Step 5: Add contact@corridorcareers to your email contacts
You will be emailed by us when an Employer invites you to apply. Your work wanted listing is live once approved and you will be sent an email from Corridor Careers when an Employer invites you to apply for a job that matches your skills.
How Employers can use Work Wanted
Step 1: Create an Employer Account
You can create an employer account for free. You’ll need your company information and your company email. You don’t have to be actively posting with Corridor Careers to use this tool.
Step 2: Search Work Wanted Ads
Employers can search Work Wanted ads by keyword to find the right fit candidate on Corridor Careers.
Employers invite candidates to apply for their job on Corridor Careers or another career site.
Step 3: Corridor Careers notifies the Job Seeker
Corridor Careers sends a message to the job seeker to encourage them to apply for your role. Once you invite the candidate, their Work Wanted ad shows an ‘Invited’ tag so you can keep track.
This job seeker tool was built especially for job seekers impacted by the current coronavirus pandemic. You can also check out our other articles related to COVID-19 Unemployment resources or check out our Career Resources section. | <urn:uuid:6fa426d7-248b-4754-8e7a-aa99f1fe09db> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.corridorcareers.com/job-tips/work-wanted-job-seeker-tool/ | 2024-04-24T03:02:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.914015 | 492 |
C8 Corvette Z06 Outdoor Car Cover
The Reflectect Car Cover for C8 Corvette Z06 offers reliable all-weather protection but offer even greater protection during hot weather days. The brand new C8 Corvette deserves the best protection it can get to maintain its fresh and gorgeous looks from all outdoor elements. Especially designed to shield your ride from the sun’s damaging UV rays, this custom car protector is a must if you live in areas with year-round hot climates. C8 Z06 Corvette Reflectect Car Cover will be your vehicle’s first line of defense against dust, door dings, bird droppings, tree saps, and virtually anything that can scratch or dent your pristine paint.
The C8 Corvette Z06 Outdoor Car Cover features a thin yet very durable construction using a polyester fabric with silver urethane coating and then finished with a UV reflective silver color. This unique construction can keep your vehicle cooler and cleaner as it effectively repels dirt and dust. They are also highly-resistant to water, molds, and mildew. The middle layer fabric offers the best breathability, letting heat and moisture effectively escape from underneath. The silver UV reflective finish prevent the sun’s damaging UV rays from penetrating into your vehicle’s interior causing high cabin temperatures and dashboard damage. C8 Corvette Z06 Reflectect Car Cover is custom made to follow the exact contours of your vehicle for the flawless fit and great looks. These Reflectect outdoor car protectors have overlapped, double-stitched seams for greater durability and mirror pockets for complete coverage.
The custom Covercraft C8 Z06 Corvette Car Cover have urethane elastic front and rear seams for snug fit while the reinforced non-scratch grommets ensure that they stay in place while protecting your vehicle’s paint. It is machine washable, lightweight, and compact for easy trunk storage. C8 Corvette Z06 Outdoor Car Cover is proudly designed and manufactured in the USA. It is backed by Covercraft’s 3-year warranty.
Fitment: C8 Corvette Z06 Coupe 2023 and 2024
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What is Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP)? Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) is a 10-hour sound-based (auditory) intervention that calms the physiological and emotional states of your nervous system. Listening to SSP music in headphones helps stimulate the vagus nerve and middle ear area to bring the nervous system back to its neutral, calm state. When our brain interprets a situation as threatening, our nervous system moves into a defense state of fight, flight or freeze. It is common the nervous systems remain in a chronic state of defence, influencing our behaviour. Hyperaroused nervous systems affect the way we feel, think and connect with others. Remaining in a state of hyperarousal can have a large impact on our health and how we perceive the world. SSP is designed to reduce stress, auditory sensitivity, increase emotional regulation, social engagement and resilience.
By helping to access this calm and grounded state, the SSP promotes a neural platform for health, growth and restoration in patients experiencing the following challenges:
Inattention and Focus
Behavioral Regulation and Resilience
Physical Coordination and Balance
Reading and Auditory Processing
Speech and Language
Social and emotional difficulties
Trauma and PTSD
Stressors that impact social engagement
And many more
How is SSP delivered? The SSP music is delivered in an app on your phone or iPad tablet. Music is listened to in ear-covering headphones. It is recommended that parents complete the program with their children as this creates co-regulation and harmony within the home. After completing this program, families have reported being able to communicate more effectively, feel less defensive, and be proactive in their interactions.
Where can SSP be delivered? It is essential to have a quiet and calm space for listening without distractions or interruptions. It is recommended to keep your hands busy with simple tasks such as colouring, play-dough, puzzles, folding laundry or washing dishes. It is NOT recommended to engage in any task that takes concentration or have any blue light stimulation (no electronics). This program can be administered at home or in the clinic. The SSP-certified Therapist will help you get set up and ensure the proper delivery of the system.
OPTION 1#: Delivering SSP At Home SSP may be delivered at home after the initial 1.5-hour in-clinic session. The initial session will cover the SSP process, delivery strategy and program setup. You will receive instructions and information to ensure the proper delivery of the program. Clients must be able to complete a minimum of 30 minutes of SSP in the clinic before taking it home.
Once Home: Choose a time and quiet place to listen to the SSP music. Make sure your family is aware that you require uninterrupted time. There are 5 hours of SSP Core music, and 5 hours of SSP Balance music to be completed. Listening to the SSP music for 15 minutes to 30 minutes everyday is best, or as frequently as possible.
COST: $645.00 for 5 weeks of SSP access. The client will be charged once listening has begun. Payment is charged in 5 increments of $129.00, additional weeks can be added for $129.00/weekly. *in-clinic assessment fees are separate*
OPTION 2#: At the Clinic The SSP-certified psychotherapist (Julie) will support the client through SSP at the clinic. One-hour sessions will be booked over the five weeks to support the client through the SSP process. Talk therapy is essential to guide the client into the program, feel comfortable before listening, and debrief after listening. Clients’ listening capability may vary depending on the regulation of their nervous system. Multiple sessions should be booked in advance to ensure availability. COST: Initial 90 minutes $280 - Follow-Up 60 minutes $160.00 per session (total cost depends on client listening capability and amount of sessions required to complete the SSP).
All SSP music has been acoustically modified based on a specific algorithm that triggers physiological states of safety and trust. Calming the physiological state helps to promote social engagement and self-regulation and further therapy is enhanced or even accelerated.
*You will require a set of Bluetooth (over the ear) headphones prior to booking your initial session so you can bring them to the clinic or you can use ours for the initial session and ensure you have your own to use at home. *No ear buds*
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Former Liberal cabinet ministers Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott will run as Independents in the upcoming federal election, they declared Monday.
The pair made their plans known through separate but co-ordinated announcements in their ridings — Wilson-Raybould in Vancouver and Philpott outside Toronto. Both dressed in white, pointedly eschewing any party’s colours.
“I know you’re all wondering what colour I was going to wear today,” Philpott said with a wide grin on her face, on a riser at a farm store.
“I am going to run in the federal election as an Independent candidate for the people of Markham-Stouffville. We are going to do it together. Yes. All of us, all of together.”
At a small community centre in her riding of Vancouver Granville, Wilson Raybould told her supporters she’s heard an “overwhelming” message about the need to do politics differently, adding she believes running as Independent — the political version of a free agent — is the best way to achieve that goal.
“I know that it will not be easy to run a campaign as an Independent,” she said. “There will be challenges, but with your support, I am confident that running as an Independent is the best way to … go about it at this time and the best way to transform our political culture.”
Philpott acknowledged some will be surprised by her decision but she said running on her own is the most honest thing for her to do.
“There’s probably a few of you who were wishing for something different,” she said. “That’s OK. I heard a whole range of advice.”
Julia Reesor, a 61-year-old family friend at Monday’s event, said she thought Philpott running as an Independent candidate is a “great fit.”
“She said she has more work to do and I know she’ll deliver and get things done,” Reesor said.
Monday’s announcements puts to rest political speculation about next steps for the two former Liberal cabinet ministers, who were removed from their party caucus in the House of Commons following the SNC-Lavalin controversy.
Wilson-Raybould served as Canada’s first Indigenous justice minister before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffled her to the portfolio of veterans affairs in January.
She later revealed she thought the decision to move her out of the justice role was motivated by her refusal to intervene in the criminal prosecution of the Quebec engineering giant SNC-Lavalin. She ultimately resigned from cabinet.
Trudeau denied any wrongdoing but conceded there was an “erosion of trust” between his office and Wilson-Raybould.
Philpott, who served as health minister, Indigenous-services minister and then president of the Treasury Board, also resigned over Trudeau’s handling of the controversy.
Both were subsequently removed from the Liberal caucus in early April and sit as Independent MPs in the House of Commons. Trudeau barred them from running again as Liberals.
It’s been a challenging five months, Wilson-Raybould said.
“I find myself in a place that I never expected to be for, as I’ve said, doing my job and speaking the truth,” she said. “I regret that it has come to this place.”
There were issues that could have been resolved sooner, she said, but she has had time to reflect on her choice.
“I am really pleased and happy with the decision that I’ve made,” she said.
With few resources as a legislator and none of the authority she had as a minister, Philpott said, she hasn’t lost her voice — she’s found it. She said MPs who are more independent, whether it’s within parties or outside of them, are good for the country.
Both Philpott and Wilson-Raybould spoke highly of the Green party and its leader Elizabeth May, and acknowledged having repeated conversations about running for that party, but decided that Canadian politics needs more people beholden to no central authority.
May said on Parliament Hill on Monday that she spoke to both Wilson-Raybould and Philpott ahead of Monday’s announcement, adding she was willing to step aside if they had leadership aspirations.
“It’s hard for people to quite understand the extent to which this wasn’t a negotiation,” May said. “Neither of them were interested in taking on leadership roles.”
In response to a question Monday about whether running as an Independent could split the vote in her riding and lead to a Conservative win (she took just under 44 per cent of the vote last time, securing the seat by a comfortable margin but not a majority), Wilson-Raybould said hopes voters will support her because she stands for their values.
“I don’t believe that votes are simply … to be divided among three or four political parties,” she said.
” I believe in the people of Vancouver Granville. I believe in Canadians to make informed decision about policy, informed decisions about who to vote for.”
She also said it is fair to say she and Philpott have similar world views.
“We’re going to continue to work together,” she said.
—With files from Laura Kane in Vancouver and Alanna Rizza in Toronto
Kristy Kirkup, The Canadian Press
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How do you define success? Webster’s defines it as a favorable or desired outcome or the attainment of wealth, favor or eminence. The bottom line is that success relates to achieving goals. You set the goals and you determine whether or not you are successful. Here are some tips to help with your journey toward success.
The first S — Self
Develop your personal, specific definition about success. If you don’t know what success means to you, how can you work towards it? In creating your definition, consider that you want it be something within your control, not that of other people. You want to be able to measure it so you can hold yourself accountable on a regular basis. You also want it to mesh with your personal values and principles. Remember, it’s your goal not someone else’s.
Take action every day toward your goals. You don’t have to know all the steps needed, i.e., how to get to the finish line. In fact, you may only know the finish line. You just ask yourself what the first or next step is. It might be as simple as google something to get started. The next steps will show themselves when you are ready. You have to to step out in faith and take action.
Eliminate excuses. It’s so easy to stop yourself with every excuse in the book. Hey, we’ve all done it. Coaches I work with have a “no excuses” policy. I hear this as I work. I ask myself if I’m making excuses for not getting something done. Do you want the goal or the excuse? Do you strive to work in an “excuse-free” environment. This will have a positive effect on your day and its outcome.
Part of self includes self-development. Life-long learning and self-improvement are key. Look for ways you can build your skills, whether that is in knowledge of your specific area or learning how to get out of your own way.
Be open to the opportunities in front of you. Opportunities exist all around you. Don’t just stick with the status quo.
Take personal responsibility for everything. This is the real key for the “Self” S in Success. Unless you learn to do this, you won’t get too far.
The second S — Systems
Systems are important to grow your business, and you don’t have to be a big business to put systems in place. Have you given any thought to systems in your business? Without systems, you, in essence, reinvent the wheel every time you do the same task again. Any task that is done more than once or twice can be systematized. This is one way you can work smarter not harder.
My favorite resources for understanding systems are any of the E-Myth books by Michael E. Gerber. Gerber often talks about working on your business rather than in your business. His solution is to consider your business as the prototype for a franchise operation and create systems so processes can be done at the lowest level possible. He doesn’t expect you to create a franchise; he wants you to understand how systems help you create and build a successful business.
When you have systems in place, you are better able to use your time for what we could call your brilliance. For creative people this results in spending more time creating your product or generating new ideas.
To get started creating systems, look at the tasks that you do that are repeated. Take the time to write down the actions step-by-step. The second time you need to do the activity, use your written system and refine it. You may do this either in writing or with a video.
When you finish doing this for a variety of activities, you’ve created an operations manual for your business. It takes time to put together the systems, and in the end it’s definitely worth it. You will be able to hand off tasks so others can complete them. If you add people to your team, you’ve already got the task instructions in place. And in a pinch, you can pitch and have a system to follow.
The third S — Support
You can’t expect to grow a successful business by yourself. It take support in a variety of ways. It could be free, such as family and friends, or paid, such as your bookkeeper or a coach. Don’t wait until you need support to think about getting it. As you go thorough your day, think about how support could help you move to the next level. Here are three ideas.
Track what you are doing each day. At the end of the day go through your list and mark which tasks are something that a administrative person should do as opposed to a manager or entrepreneur. You are the entrepreneur of your business, and if you spend your time doing administrative work, you will never get ahead.
Write down who is on your support team now and then who you should consider adding to your team. Here are some possibilities to get you started: bookkeeper, accountant, lawyer, insurance agent, virtual assistant, intern, graphic designer, pattern testers, editors. Ideally you will be working in your brilliance and allowing someone else to work in theirs. The beauty of this is that your support team will work much faster at a task that you struggle to complete. You will gain time back that can be put to better use by you.
Plan when you can fill the holes in your support team. Identify the most important support team member that will help you move ahead and set a goal with a deadline to add that person. You may think that you can’t afford to outsource or hire. Consider the costs of trying to do it all yourself. Ideally, you are hiring someone who will complete the work faster and at a lower cost than you are paying yourself. And, you are most likely not hiring full-time employees so the financial burden will be less.
It’s your turn!
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By Jane Stevenson of Creature Comforters
By the early 1980’s I had many years experience as a Flower Essence Practitioner and was well-used to the remarkable healing properties of the remedies when used on people. However, at that point, I had little experience of using the remedies to help animals. One day my 6 year old daughter Hannah came rushing into my kitchen shouting anxiously: “Mummy, there’s a hurt bird outside”. I rushed outside to find a robin who was motionless and barely breathing. I held the poor little bird in my hands and we both watched, helplessly, it was lifeless with its neck bent and head on one side - it looked like it had a broken neck, it was barely breathing. Hannah was really upset and I felt sad that I had no means to help the bird. Then I remembered the ‘Rescue Remedy'. It was worth a try, so I put a couple of drops onto its beak. Hannah and I waited for a couple of seconds and then watched in astonishment as the bird twitched, opened its eyes, lifted its head and went "cheep" "cheep"! So we put it in a box with some hay and gave it several more doses of Rescue Remedy over the next few hours. Hannah and her sister Tara dug up some worms from the garden. Over the next week week kept it warm in the box in our sitting room and gave it food, water and Rescue Remedy every day.
I am convinced that was the same robin whom we nursed back to health. Magical!
Living deep in the Norfolk countryside we would find injured wild animals (birds, rabbits, pheasants etc) in the fields and on the lanes. And my neighbours would bring me any injured animals they found to use my ‘magic remedy’. From that day on I would always use my version of the ‘Rescue RemedyTM’; ‘Comforter Essence’ to try to help revive these animals, and, depending on the severity of the injury, it usually worked. Remarkable! Looking back I now realise that that experience with the robin was important: it made me appreciate how powerful the remedies are for helping animals, and this inspired me to specialise in flower essence therapy for animals, and some years later I formed my own company for this purpose: Creature Comforters. © Copyright 2007 | | <urn:uuid:39857ed3-0964-4d4f-b20f-1819988de663> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.creaturecomforters.org/an-epiphany.html | 2024-04-24T02:14:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.979472 | 503 |
Most people realize that having a good credit rating can make certain aspects of your life a little bit easier. Typically, we wonder how good our credit is when we are considering taking out a loan, or applying for a job. Did you know that your credit rating can affect the cost of your insurance premiums? It can!
According to the Federal Trade Commission, insurance companies are among the businesses that will want to know your credit rating. One of the factors that they consider when determining what to charge you for your premiums is how good, or how bad, your credit rating is. The better your credit rating, the lower the cost of your premiums. Those with bad credit could end up being charged a higher premium.
The reason for this is simple. Insurance companies want to know how big of a risk you are before they agree to cover you. Ideally, insurers will want to find customers that are low risk. These are the customers who are less likely to have a need to file an insurance claim so they are less costly to the insurers. If you look like a high risk, the insurer is going to charge you a higher premium. This is to compensate for the money the insurer believes you will cause him to pay out on claims.
Most auto insurance companies will use your credit rating as one of the factors that they use to determine your premium. Credit-based insurance scores do not take into account things like your job, your income history, your gender, or other personal information.
Some states do not allow car insurance companies to consider your credit rating. If you live in California, Hawaii, or Massachusetts, then your auto insurance company is not allowed to use your credit score as a basis for the cost of your premium.
Homeowners insurance companies also want to know your credit rating. Again, it is all about risk management. People who have good credit ratings are usually more financially responsible than are people who have low, or bad, credit ratings. Insurers see people with bad credit ratings as a higher risk, so they will charge them a higher premium.
Health insurance works in the opposite way. People who are uninsured are going to have to find a way to pay all of their medical bills out of pocket. This tends to lead to a lot of medical debt, especially if a person has a hospital stay, has a baby, or has a serious illness. Medical debt can result in a lowered credit score (especially if you pay those bills late).
People who have health insurance coverage will have at least some of their medical bills paid for by their health insurance company. While it is possible to have health insurance coverage and still end up with some medical debt, it will probably be more manageable than if you had no coverage at all.
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Venezuela Is Like ... (Part I)
Market and civil society observers have taken Venezuelan debt restructuring as a certainty for more than two years, putting it in contention for the world’s slowest train wreck and quite possibly the messiest. Designs abound, but even after last weekend’s vote followed by new U.S. sanctions, too many variables remain too far up in the air to start laying the yellow brick pavers quite yet.
Depending on where you sit and how long you stare, Venezuela can present as some, none, or all of many past sovereign debt crises. The tour that starts below with broad-brush analogies is not exhaustive, but still plenty depressing.
Contrary to the stereotype of leftist repudiationism and its own anti-Yankee rhetoric, the Maduro government has scrupulously paid “Wall Street bond lords” while Venezuelan babies starve. Forward oil sales to China and joint ventures with Russia have brought periodic cash infusions, but the state is running out of stuff to sell, and oil prices are not recovering quickly enough. Which brings to mind one Nicolae Ceausescu.
In the 1980s, the Romanian leader baffled observers with his insistence on repaying the country’s foreign creditors ahead of schedule. While people went hungry, Ceausescu cut essential imports, save for barter-style deals with other governments. Romania swapped tractors for oil with Iran, Iraq, and Libya on increasingly unfavorable terms. Shifting geopolitical winds made these arrangements unstable and costly: Romania kept getting the short end of the bargain, and never got all it was owed.
For fear of losing policy autonomy, Ceausescu walked away from the IMF and the World Bank, and shunned debt restructuring throughout the decade famous for everyone doing it. Home-grown austerity policies undermined the government’s promise of progress for the working people, and fueled unrest that culminated in Ceausescu’s execution, along with his wife. As the grim ending nears, rulers go to grossly destructive lengths to buy another day, week, or month.
Venezuela’s debt stock is insanely complex. The simple part—foreign-currency, foreign-law bonds—is approximately $70 billion, roughly split between the sovereign itself and the state oil company PDVSA. PDVSA also reportedly owes more than $10 billion in loans and promissory notes to banks and suppliers. On the asset side, PDVSA holds oil concessions and stakes in a messy mille-feuille of subsidiaries and joint ventures, including U.S.-based CITGO. The subsidiaries have borrowed up a storm in their own name, and are tied up in a tangle of cross-guarantees (for a flavor, see pp. 70-83 of this).
PDVSA’s Corporate Structure
PDVSA pledged just over half of CITGO equity to bondholders in a $3 billion debt swap last year, and just under half to the Russian state-owned oil company Rosneft, as collateral for a $1.5 billion loan. If the subsidiaries’ creditors do not get hold of the U.S. assets first, these could also get caught up in sanctions against Russia, Venezuela, or both. Venezuela’s and its state entities’ obligations to Russia and China top $30 billion by some estimates, but no one quite knows for sure; here too, contract and corporate complexity thoroughly obscure the economics. Tens of billions of dollars in domestic claims and investor-state arbitration awards round out the picture.
The question of legal and structural priority among the various claimants looms large in trading strategies and policy designs, but remains largely unresolved. And I have not even touched on differences in contract language, which get their own rubric in the next post.
Puerto Rico sheds some light on the consequences of structural complexity for public debt restructuring. The island commonwealth borrowed through more than a dozen entities and a variety of secured, unsecured, and quasi-secured debt contracts. Each creditor group seems to have gotten its own special package of legal and structural safeguards, which must have convinced them that their bonds alone would escape the inevitable carnage.
Variegated debt stocks are pretty common for corporate borrowers, which can have it all sorted out in bankruptcy; they are unusual for sovereigns, which cannot. Puerto Rico fits somewhere in between: it cannot file for bankruptcy, but it can seek federal legislation to cut through the complexity, at least in theory. In fact, the federal law that frames Puerto Rico’s ongoing restructuring does little to simplify its debt structure, partly because it reflects intense lobbying by different creditor groups. A year into default and despite fairly comprehensive judicial oversight, the claim hierarchy is still not fully clear.
The lesson of Puerto Rico so far seems to be that structural complexity fuels inter-creditor fights, detracts from debtor-creditor negotiations, and prolongs the workout … and maybe also that government promises of priority through complexity should be taken with a big lump of pink Himalayan salt. Because Russia, China, or Uncle Sam will most likely eat your lunch.
Russia and Turkmenbashi
The subject of PDVSA’s corporate separateness from the sovereign and the risk of PDVSA’s bondholders being left with an empty shell of a debtor has dominated analysis for some time, and sensibly so. I have nothing profound to add, just this general sentiment.
Sovereign borrowing through corporate entities always makes me think of post-Soviet Russia, even when there are other, closer analogies, because it seems so straightforward. The Soviet Union had borrowed abroad through Vneshekonombank (VEB). In 1997, Russia got foreign banks to exchange their loans to VEB for tradable notes, also issued by VEB, which promptly defaulted in 1999. The government then swapped $32 billion in VEB notes for $21 billion in pure sovereign bonds, cutting the net present value of the debt by more than half, but adding contract protections elevating the new bonds on par with other Russian-era bonds, which reflected a stronger political commitment to pay. Bondholders’ fear of being left with a bag of hot air played an important part in securing near-total participation. (The story is concisely told in Chapter 4 of this book.) Although VEB is alive and kicking today, the episode reinforced my hunch that there were two sure ways for state-owned entity bonds to get ahead of pure sovereign bonds in a general crisis: assets in hand and political favor.
The intermittently popular bet that PDVSA’s foreign bondholders come out ahead of the sovereign’s is either a bet on purely political preference, or a view that PDVSA bondholders would have first dibs on its assets. The political preference theory is for experts on Venezuelan politics. As for the assets, color me skeptical. I pointed out earlier (as did PDVSA) that subsidiaries’ debts come ahead of the parent company’s. Oil and gas belong to the state, not to PDVSA. Assuming there is anything left after subsidiaries’ creditors get paid, what would prevent PDVSA from transferring contracts and ownership stakes to the state (as it did with Pequiven in 2005), an offshore special purpose vehicle or a foreign partner (as seems to be happening a lot lately)? If all else fails, the government can simply ramp up the payments PDVSA remits to various public causes. If PDVSA or some part of it tries to file for bankruptcy and have the proceedings recognized in the United States, flagrant asset stripping might smell like a fraudulent transfer … in which case marginally more modest and indirect asset stripping tracking the letter of PDVSA’s bond contracts might do better. It all ends in the same bag of hot air.
Rather than speculate about what might happen if and when PDVSA tries to restructure, I would worry that its foreign subsidiaries could be stripped of all attachable value in the desperate but still-ordinary course of business long before a judge gets a go at its debt contracts. Note this May 2017 Delaware opinion, rejecting a plea by Canada’s Crystallex to stop PDVSA from "monetizing" CITGO and shipping the money out of the United States. Crystallex, which holds a confirmed $1.2 billion arbitration award against Venezuela, argued that the government, via PDVSA, made CITGO borrow $2.8 billion and upstream the money as dividends. The court concluded that it had no subject matter jurisdiction over the transfers because they presumptively took place in Venezuela, and were directed by a corporate entity distinct from the government. Citing earlier enforcement cases against Cuba and Argentina, the court held that “[m]ere ownership and control of Delaware subsidiaries, and ‘overlapping management’” would not create enough of a link between PDVSA, the state, and commercial activity in the United States.
At the other extreme is this case involving Argentina’s Bridas, cheated out of its interest in an oil and gas joint venture with a Turkmen state company “whose identity was designated and re-designated at will by the President of Turkmenistan …,” and which was “manipulated … legally and economically to repudiate the contract with Bridas and then render it impossible for Bridas to collect damages.” Yes, but Turkmenistan is in a wacky dictatorial league by itself. … which leads me back to the simple old VEB episode. Sovereign bonds still seem like a safer bet unless you have oil in hand or make a compelling political argument for escaping haircuts (in which case even local law would not do you in).
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Subject: Timeshare Recovery Room Fraud
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The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) is warning people of the dangers of Recovery Room fraudsters targeting former victims of Timeshare fraud.
Recovery Room Fraud refers to a scam whereby fraudsters contact the victims of previous frauds, often by way of cold calling them, and claim to be able to recover previously lost funds. In July 2014 the Financial Services Authority (FSA) estimated that 30% of people who had lost money through Investment fraud would also fall victim to a Recovery Room fraud.
When Recovery Room fraudsters target victims of timeshare frauds they usually claim to be a legal professional or a representative of a government agency (normally within the country where the original timeshare property was based) in order to legitimise the scam. The fraudsters know personal details about the victim and their previous investment which gives them credibility. They claim that the advanced fees requested are for ‘local taxes’ or ‘litigation costs’ incurred during the recovery of the funds. It is suspected that the persons behind Recovery Room frauds are often the same people involved in the original scams even though these crimes may have occurred years earlier.
Initially, a small fee, typically in the region of £200-400, is requested by the fraudsters which they often claim is refundable as part of a ‘no-win no-fee’ basis. The fraudsters rely on the victims seeing this as a nominal fee compared to the amounts lost, which often run into the tens-of-thousands of pounds, and therefore worth paying if it facilitates the return of their money. Once paid, various excuses are made by the fraudsters to explain delays in the recovery of the funds. Subsequently, further larger amounts are then requested by the fraudsters. Needless to say, no refunds ever materialise and no money is ever recovered.
Never respond to unsolicited phone calls – if in doubt, hang up.
Always check that the details of the organisation or company contacting you (such as website, address and phone number) are correct – the fraudsters may be masquerading as a legitimate organisation.
Don’t be fooled by a professional looking website as nowadays the cost of creating a professional website is easily affordable.
Be wary of any firms or individuals asking for advanced fees.
Consider seeking independent legal and/or financial advice before making a decision.
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Post ‘Man of Steel’, the internet exploded with easter eggs thrown into the film to get the geeky tongues wagging (or would that be geeky fingers typing?). Whatever the case, it succeeded also succeeded in showing us that DC has a larger universe in mind, much like Marvel is doing.
Well, your days of having to avoid Kervyn’s Man of Steel fanfic just to be able to reference obscure Superman facts is over! Henry Cavill, the current man in blue and red, has mentioned in a recent video that the Man of Steel Blu-Ray extras will point out a few easter eggs as well, with a few other goodies included. Count me in! He continued by mentioning that he would be excited to see Cyborg in the future films and that Lex Luthor would definitely be introduced. Great news, though I do expect that I will be unable to browse the internet for the rest of the week for fear of encountering yet another wave of Lex Luthor casting rumours. While the reality of what I just said sinks in, here’s what Mr. Cavill had to say, along with the video:
“On the extras on the Blu-ray, we’re going to get the opportunity to see Zack’s references to other aspects of the DC Universe. There’s one obvious one which is now particularly obvious because of our next installment, which is involving Batman as well. We see Bruce Wayne Enterprises on the satellite in space. We also see some references to LexCorp. I actually have no further knowledge of this next story, but there’s a good chance Lex is going to be introduced soon or at some stage. What really intrigued me was Dr. Emil Hamilton’s connection to S.T.A.R. Labs. Cyborg I think would make a wonderful character and an incredible bridge between both superhumans and humanity in a different way to Batman. So I don’t know where he’s going to come in or if he’s going to come in, but that’s one I’m particularly excited about. Other references I’m not too sure on, but we’ll see where those lead. Those with keen eyes will see them.”
So,who do you think would make a good Lex Luthor? Ah, who cares, Bryan Cranston will never say yes. It is just too incredible to ever happen. Here’s a better one: Who would make a good Cyborg?
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Current World Record Holders Mike Powell and Kevin Young will be at the clinic as well as many other former World Record Holders. There may never be a gathering like this is the future! Olympic Year. Come support Track and Field.
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An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don’t let it be more painful than it has to be.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Saving for Retirement
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Investing in numerous investments that investors either found on their own or were advised to them by a family member, friend, or other mutual is how various investors currently take risks and diversify their portfolios. And while they manage and keep an eye on their investments from the comfort of their condo in Laguna, it is apparent that any news concerning certain investments would quickly reach them, especially if the news had a significant impact on their financial resources, particularly those in real estate.
Many investors have taken the chance to put money into a range of assets, one of which is real estate. Because of this, people who have invested in it or are currently doing so are upset over the announcement that the country’s real estate tax on personal property will be adjusted as of last April 2022.
It was recently announced that local governments are losing billions in terms of resources due to outdated property valuation, and therefore the Department of Finance (DOF) has requested that they modify their real estate taxation.
Carlos Dominguez, the secretary of finance, stated that changing the schedule of market values in assessing real estate assets will enable local governments to collect the appropriate taxes through legislating real property valuation reform. Additionally, according to Dominguez, the local government loses billions of pesos when they continue to utilize property values that are lower than those used by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and other international norms.
Given that investing in real estate has advantages and particular difficulties, it makes sense. Thus, this adjustment will in fact drive some investors to manage their investments with careful preparation and judgment.
The owners of these properties, such as a condo in Laguna, must be prepared for higher rates than they were used to as a result of this declaration. As a matter of fact, a quick overview of how this adjustment can impact real estate investors in the Philippines and how they can cope will be provided in this article.
Real Estate Tax Adjustment Rate
Along with completing mortgage and association payments, a homeowner also has the annual duty of paying real estate or property taxes on their home. The adjustment in one’s real estate tax rate is known as the Real Estate Tax Adjustment Rate, or RETA. When property taxes are due, they will be added to them based on the real estate tax rate from the previous year.
Unfortunately, this change will result in a tax increase that will be passed along to tenants and/or condominium owners. Given that real property tax for the calendar year accumulates on January 1 of every year, the tax increase will go into effect on that date in 2023. This would imply that the person who owns the property as of January 1 will be held responsible.
Therefore, before coming to any conclusions, such as selling or purchasing more units, it is necessary that one should comprehend how this shift will influence their investment strategy if they reside in an apartment building or own a condo in Laguna.
Estimate Real Estate Taxes, Depending on the Area and the Kind of Real Estate You Own
Real estate tax adjustments will require most investors to start managing their budget, thus they should also learn how to compute or make an estimation of their liability. Most homeowners must pay real estate taxes, and an investor’s cost will depend on where they are located. By using the formula REAL ESTATE TAX = REAL ESTATE RATE X ASSESSED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY, real estate taxes can be calculated. The assessed value of a property is determined by multiplying its fair market value by the assessment level set by mandates; the assessed value may also be referred to as the property’s taxable value. The market value of a property must be multiplied then by the assessment level in order to determine its taxable value. Keep in mind that real estate tax is a type of ad valorem tax which means that it is based on the assessed value of an item.
Preparing for the Tax Adjustment
Investors in real estate ought to start preparing for this tax adjustment right away, in which they can start by listing their assets as soon as they can, then calculate their real estate taxes based on their location and the kind of property investment they possess. However, it is also important to take note that the provinces and Metro Manila have varying real estate taxes since real estate taxes are two percent in Metro Manila and one percent in the provinces. In addition, if the investor is unsure of how to conduct this inventory procedure, then they may speak with a financial adviser or accountant.
Start Taking an Inventory of Your Assets
Experiencing adjustments in real estate tax can also affect the investor’s spending habits. Taking an inventory of one’s assets can enable an investor to get ready for the tax adjustment and make sure that everything is set up before the end of the year. Additionally, if an increase in real estate tax rate is anticipated, individuals should consider creating a budget that will accommodate the increase in their monthly expenses without having a negative effect on other areas, such as their food expenses or leisure (which may have already been cut).
Investors should prepare a budget that can sustain an increase in the real estate tax rate
Since there is still plenty of time to prepare for the real estate tax adjustment, investors are strongly advised to begin creating a budget for their properties that can withstand an increase in the real estate tax rate. To start creating a budget, they must first ascertain their available financial resources, considering that the investor will need to be aware of their income level and expected tax liability. If their salary is large, it could be a good idea to set aside a portion of it each month for taxes to avoid running out of money before the end of the year. But if this is impossible because of other financial obligations, an investor should think about borrowing from friends or family or perhaps getting a loan from a bank until the following year’s taxes are paid to the taxing authority (or at least until the next quarter). | <urn:uuid:4671362d-2dfb-464e-9041-93aaff58d6bf> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.crownasia.com.ph/lifestyle-blog/what-will-an-adjustment-of-real-estate-tax-do-to-your-investments/ | 2024-04-24T03:30:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.971089 | 1,210 |
Cryptocurrency markets are abuzz as a prominent whale makes yet another substantial withdrawal from the Tether Treasury. In this latest move, the whale has taken out 96 million USDT and subsequently deposited it into prominent exchanges, namely OKX, Kraken, and Coinbase. This development marks the latest in a series of significant moves by this particular entity, raising questions about its intentions and the potential impact on the crypto market.
Whale’s massive USDT withdrawals continue
The on-chain activity monitoring platform, Lookonchain, has been diligently tracking the movements of a noteworthy cryptocurrency whale. This whale has been consistently receiving substantial amounts of USDT from the Tether Treasury since October 20, 2023. In this most recent transaction, the whale withdrew an impressive 96 million USDT, bringing the total it has received from the Tether Treasury to a staggering 992 million USDT.
What sets this series of transactions apart is the speed at which they are occurring. Just four days prior to this latest withdrawal, the same whale made another substantial move, receiving 49 million USDT and sending it to Kraken and Coinbase. This pattern of rapid withdrawals and deposits raises questions about the whale’s motivations and its potential influence on the crypto market.
A history of Whale activity
The timeline of this whale’s activities is worth noting. On November 10, Lookonchain first reported a significant move when the whale received 30 million USDT. Interestingly, this transaction took place just hours before the Tether Treasury minted a colossal 1 billion USDT. This development led to speculation about the possibility of these funds being injected into the crypto market.
The whale’s actions over the past month have garnered considerable attention, but they have not caused the stablecoin Tether (USDT) to lose its peg to the US Dollar. As of now, USDT remains stable and is trading at $1, with only a minimal 0.01% drop in price over the past 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap.
Despite the flurry of activity surrounding the whale and the Tether Treasury, USDT continues to dominate the stablecoin market. At the time of writing, the combined market cap of USDT exceeds a remarkable $88 billion, while its closest competitor, USD Coin (USDC), lags behind with a market cap of approximately $24.51 billion.
Traders and investors continue to favor USDT as their stablecoin of choice, as evidenced by the substantial trading volume it commands. In the past 24 hours, the total trading volume in the cryptocurrency market reached approximately $55.56 billion. Of this volume, stablecoins accounted for a substantial 90.10%, with USDT leading the pack at $40.8 billion.
Market observations and implications
The ongoing activities of this prominent whale have certainly piqued the curiosity of the cryptocurrency community. While it is impossible to determine the whale’s exact intentions, some theories suggest that these massive withdrawals and subsequent deposits could be part of a larger market strategy. Whether this strategy involves trading or liquidity provision remains to be seen.
The speed at which these transactions are occurring and the sheer volume of USDT involved could potentially influence market dynamics. Traders and investors will be closely monitoring the situation, as any significant moves by such a prominent entity can have a ripple effect on cryptocurrency prices.
However, it is essential to note that, as of now, these whale transactions have not disrupted the stability of USDT. It remains firmly pegged to the US Dollar, providing users with the confidence and predictability they seek in a stablecoin. | <urn:uuid:9693bbf5-2dde-4e23-98fb-793f66177ca9> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.cryptopolitan.com/cryptocurrency-whale-withdraws-96m-usdt/ | 2024-04-24T02:44:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.952637 | 728 |
Simple words can have a cosmic impact
You’ve probably heard something about affirmations, but maybe you’re not sure exactly what they are, how to use them, or if they really even work. Let’s take a look at what they are, the power they hold, and how you can incorporate them in your every day routine.
What is an affirmation, anyway?
An affirmation is a positive statement for a desired outcome. The affirmation is generally repeated over a period of time. This repetition of an affirmation can take place during meditation, during a morning routine, really any time you can clear your mind and focus on the affirmation clearly and deeply.
How does this help?
There are a couple of schools of thought on why affirmations work. One says that, by concentrating on your affirmation repetitively, your affirmation becomes part of your subconscious, Your subconscious then pushes you to work towards your desired outcome, eventually manifesting that outcome through your own actions.
However, on a more metaphysical level…
Declaring an affirmation and meditating on it, repeating it, and focusing on it, you are asking the divine universe, the cosmic consciousness, to bear the fruit (outcome) of the seed (affirmation) that you have sown (repetition).
One of the greatest spiritual gurus and yogis of modern days, Paramahansa Yogananda, wrote:
“Words saturated with sincerity, conviction, faith, and intuition are like highly explosive vibration bombs, which, when set off, shatter the rocks of difficulties and create the change desired…Sincere words or affirmations repeated understandingly, feelingly, and willingly are sure to move the Omnipresent Cosmic Vibratory Force to render aid in your difficulty.
Appeal to that Power with infinite confidence, casting out all doubt; otherwise the arrow of your attention will be deflected from its mark.
After you have sown in the soil of Cosmic Consciousness your vibratory prayer-seed, do not pluck it out frequently to see whether or not it has germinated. Give the divine forces a chance to work uninterruptedly.”
“… In all affirmations intensity of attention comes first, but continuity and repetition mean a great deal, too. Impregnate your affirmations with devotion, will, and faith, intensely and repeatedly, unmindful of the results, which will come naturally as the fruit of your labors.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda
Scientific Healing Affirmations
Choosing an Affirmation
So how do you choose an affirmation? Remember, an affirmation must be for a positive desired outcome, nothing negative. It also of course doesn’t have to be a single affirmation. It really depends on your current circumstances.
For example, let’s say you are having difficulties in forgiving someone who may have hurt you in the past. You might choose an affirmation such as: “I forgive those who have done harm to me in the past and peacefully detach myself from them“.
Examples of powerful affirmations:
- I will help weeping ones to smile, by smiling myself, even when it is difficult.
- I’m blessed with deep ever lasting health
- I love myself
- I am peace
- I choose to make positive healthy choices for myself
- All my relationships are loving and harmonious
Practicing the Affirmation
Now that you know what an affirmation is, its power, and have chosen your affirmation(s), let’s get down to the business of making it work for you. There is no one way to practice your affirmation. Different things work for different people. However, Paramahansa Yogananda provided the following instructions as one way to put your affirmation into practice:
- Choose an affirmation for your particular need
- Sit with spine erect.
- Close your eyes and gently focus your gaze and concentrate at the point between the eyebrows.
- Take a deep breath and exhale it, three times. Relax the body and keep it motionless….
Cast away anxiety, distrust, and worry…. - Repeat all of the affirmation, first loudly, then softly and more slowly, until your voice becomes a whisper.
- Then gradually affirm it mentally only, without moving the tongue or the lips, until you feel that you have attained deep, unbroken concentration — not unconsciousness, but a profound continuity of uninterrupted thought.
- If you continue with your mental affirmation, and go still deeper, you will feel a sense of increasing joy and peace.”
Using Crystals with Affirmations
Using crystals in conjunction with your daily affirmation ritual can even further enhance your results. Quartz, being a natural energy amplifier, is one of the best crystals to use for affirmations. Consider meditating in front of a crystal grid that includes quartz, kyanite, amazonite, and selenite. | <urn:uuid:858905ec-1f3d-4f9b-89df-506c45e70465> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.crystal-dragonfly.com/affirmations/ | 2024-04-24T03:39:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.936927 | 1,016 |
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